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Village groups perform sandae masked plays in several specific regions across the Korean peninsula:
- South Korea: Performances are held by villagers in Yangju and Gyeonggi province, as well as in South Gyeongsang province.12
- North Korea: The plays are performed in Pongsan, located in Hwanghae province.1
These folk performances are distinct from professional troupes and feature male performers using masks made of paper, gourds, or wood to portray various stock characters.12