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Saenghwang (생황) & Danso (단소)

2011-06-15

The phoenix is an imaginary animal, but it’s very familiar to Koreans as it was deeply involved in the lives of locals for a long period of time. A male ...

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Taepyeongso (태평소)

2011-06-08

There is a Korean proverb that’s literally translated as “To blow the nabal thanks to a local magistrate.” In the old days, when a new government official ...

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Piri (피리)

2011-06-01

During early Joseon era, there was a noted premier named Maeng Sa-seong. Although he was the chief minister of the time, he had no interest in wealth. ...

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Ajaeng (아쟁)

2011-05-25

For those who are just starting to have an interest in traditional Korean music, it’s not uncommon to confuse the sound of ajaeng with that of haegeum ...

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Haegeum (해금)

2011-05-18

The tradition of a country itself carries a significant meaning, but the value of it will shine out when it also reflects the lives of modern people. ...

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Daegeum & Sogeum (대금, 소금)

2011-05-11

When people learn how to sing or play a musical instrument, they can gain a deeper understanding of music and learn how to better appreciate it. When ...

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Geomungo (거문고)

2011-05-04

These days, it has become a common practice to teach children how to play one or two musical instruments. In Korea, most elementary school students ...

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Gayageum (가야금)

2011-04-27

Chinese historical texts recorded that ancient kingdoms on the Korean Peninsula, including Goguyreo, Buyeo, and Samhan, occasionally held memorial ...

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‘Boys in the Rain’ Mixes Dance, Ballet, B-Boy, Hip Hop

2009-04-16

The b-boy musical “Boyz in the Rain” will be staged at the Post Theater in Mapo, Seoul from April 16 to 30 following a performance at the Nowon Art Center ...

Dramatic Actress Sohn Sook to Play ‘The Mother’

2009-04-16

This marks the 10th year since she first played the role Dramatic actress Sohn Sook will star again in “The Mother” to be staged at Lee Hae Rang ...

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