Concerning the origin of Yangju Byeolsandae Nori, some say that it was influenced by Bonsandae Nori of Aeogae, some by Ddakddakipae of Sajikgol, and some by Bonsandae Nori of Gupabal. Although there are such different opinions on the origin of the mask dance, it was found true that it was based on mask dances of Bonsandae Nori in the early and mid 19th century. Yangju Byeolsandae Nori was performed on the 3rd of March, the 8th of April, the fifth of May, the 15th of August and the 9th of September, as well as at rituals for rain. In addition, the troupe of mask dancers participated in Narye held by the local government office on New Year's Eve, which was a ritual to expel evil spirits, wearing a mask and treading every corner of office buildings. Yangju and Songpa were strategic points where, by having control over merchandise destined for Seoul, private merchants competed against official merchants in Seoul, who controlled commercial rights in the 18th century, and opened a street market. The tradition of Yangju Byeolsandae Nori at Yangju is related to the market. When the street market was expanded in the period of the Japanese Imperialism, rope dancing was performed during the daytime, and Yangju Byeolsandae Nori at night.