National Gugak Center Bimonthly Magazine GUGAKNURI vol.136 03 + 04 BIMONTHLY MAGAZINE GUGAKNURI 2014 03+04 Vol.136
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20 21 Essay and PhotographsSu Nam KimTravel journalist, TranslationHyunyoung Jung The Essence of Korean Sun Young Kang, born in Anseong, established the Taepyungmu Jeonsookwan for the passing down and preservation of Taepyungmu, which is designated as Korea s Important Intangible Cultural year. The center is a rare place, even within Korea, in which you can experience the essence of traditional Korean dance in one sitting, as if enjoying traditional Hanjeongsik (Korean meal with an array of side Traditional Dance Regular Taepyungmu Concerts in Anseong For years, songs and dances have been a part of human history, in times of joy and sorrow. Dance is a song of the human instinct that is sung with the body. Although it is a common form of art, there are many traditional dances that are difficult to encounter in today s busy world. The Buchaechum (fan dance), for example, is a well known traditional dance often introduced as one of Korea s greatest traditional beauties; however, if you wanted to go see a performance, chances are you will not know where to begin. If this should happen, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do, a one-hour driver from Seoul, is a great place to start. The Taepyungmu Jeonsookwan (Taepyungmu Heritage No.92. Upon arrival, you are welcomed by a small garden near the parking lot. A statue of Seong Jun Han will greet you in front of the center. The cold nature of the bronze statue doesn't seem to do justice to the passion of a master dancer of his time. But its permanence befits his disciples will to make sure his teachings live on forever. The first floor of the center also serves as a museum. Various displays on Pungmul and Taepyungmu collected from different countries are presented. The second floor is a performance hall. dishes, sometimes served in a course) prepared in a Jongga (the family of the eldest son, also referred to as the main family ). Along with regular performances, the preservation committee also provides various programs aiming to pass on and preserve Taepyungmu, including lessons for dance instructors, as well as lectures on culture for the general audience. Anseong is also well known for the NamsadangNori (traditional performance / play by a group of male entertainers). Regular training center) awaits us there. For 14 years, regular performances by over 20 dancers from the performances are given at the Namsadang performance hall nearby center s dance company have been held every Saturday for about every Saturday and Sunday. The Eoreumsani s (head tightrope Taepyungmu (dance of peace) symbolizes a king and queen wishing peace for the an hour. The quality of the performance, as well as the fact that it s performer) jumping tricks on a rope tied three meters above the nation. It was thought that dance shall bring peace, and peace shall bring dance. The free, is sure to take you by surprise. ground is now a symbol of the Namsadang performance. Mudong nature of Taepyungmu in terms of technique is rooted in religious dances such as Seungmu (Buddhist monk dance) or other shamanic dances, while at the same time The performance consists of over ten different traditional and Nori, Beona Nori (spinning of hoops and dishes), Salpan (tumbling), and 12-Bal Sangmo Nori (dance with traditional spinning hats) follow, boasting the splendor and elegance of a royal court dance. It also conveys restrained creative dances besides Taepyungmu. Ipchum (the basic dance of filled with fun and wit. beauty. The skillful movement of the feet is a distinct characteristic of Taepyungmu. traditional Korean dance), Salpuri (shamanic dance), Geommu It doesn t take a dance expert to be enchanted by the solemn, magnificent and (sword dance), and Janggochum (hour-glass drum dance) are the Anseong, the town of Taepyungmu and NamsadangNori, is also elaborate movements of the dance. most widely known traditional dances, while the Hyangbalmu (a home to the famous Anseong Pear. I recommend visiting in early/mid dance using the traditional percussion instrument Hyangbal ), April to enjoy flowers when the pear flowers are in full bloom. Seong Jun Han (1875~1941), a famous master Pansori drummer, perfected Buchaechum (fan dance which a flower of fans bloom and fall), Taepyungmu as a dance form. He established himself as one of the greatest Mudangchum based on the shamanic exorcism ritual dances or drummers while performing with the master Pansori singers of his time, including Chang Hwan Kim, Ki Hong Park, Man Gab Song, Dong Baek Lee, Chang Ryong Kim, and Jung Ryeol Jung. In Chosunchangueksa (History of Pansori), which introduces Gut of Gyeonggi and Pyeongan provinces, and the Bukchum (drum dance) are dances that have been created by modifying some of the materials of traditional dance. Efforts to revive the forgotten tradition over 80 master Pansori singers, written by Noh Sik Jung in 1940, a whole page was into global contents are also visible; the Muldongichum (water jar dedicated to Han as a master gosu (drummer). According to the writer, Han was also a master dancer who taught over 200 men and women, all of whom became famous dancers. His dance has been preserved by his granddaughter Young Sook Han (1920~1990) and Sun Young Kang (90, Taepyungmu master dancer), and today, the members of the Taepyungmu Preservation Committee (Also known as Sun Young dance) and Keechum (winnowing basket dance) that depict the lives of traditional Korean women are such examples. There is also the Pear Basket Dance using pears, a proud local special product of Anseong. The Gyeonggi Geommu (Sword Dance of Gyeonggi province), designated as the province s cultural heritage, and Hanlyangmu, a Kang Dance Preservation Committee) are following in their footsteps. cultural heritage of the city of Seoul, will also be put on stage this
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