Performancebr Dance Embroiders Lifebr The International Modern Dance Festival is Korea's longest- running contemporary dance festival, which has also been leading the trends of Korean modern dance. Under the title of "Dance Embroiders Life," 23 dance teams from 7 countries displayed their wonderful artistry and also covered various social issues. br Choreographer Ryu Seok-hun's "Silent Scream," inspired by Manseokjoong Nori, which is a type of Korea's traditional shadow plays, is a prayer for each individual member of our society. Han Chang-ho's "From Fall to Winter" inspires people to reflect on their lives using the time between the fall and winter as a metaphor, while Lee Jae-young's "Rest" provides a new type of visual feast for the audience with its courageous and experimental choreography. Offering many talking points for the audience, MODAFE shows the current trend of modern dance.