Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Aegukka
Let morning shine on this land's rivers and mountains,
Three thousand li full of silver and gold.
This is my beautiful fatherland
with a five millenia long history.
Brought up in a brilliant culture
The glory of a wise people
Devoting our bodies and minds to this Korea,
Let us support forever.
Embracing the atmosphere of Baekdu Mountain,
Nest for the spirit of labour,
The firm will, bonded with truth,
Will go forth to all the world.
Breasting the raging waves with soaring strength,
The country established by the will of the people.
This limitlessly rich and strong Korea,
Let us glorify forever.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
The Korean Traditional Dongnae Crane Dance
Dongnae hakchum
This is a mock animal folk dance from the Dongnae area.
The dancing(hakchum)is in costumes of cranes and had originally been enjoyed by upper class including the royal family since the Goryeo Period.
However, since ancient times, the Dongnae Crane dance has been performed in everyday gala dress(dopo and gat) without the costumes of cranes.
This dance was mainly performed when the Dongnae mask dance play or tug of war was played on the 'full moon day', January 15th of the lunar calendar.
It is divided into two forms, single and group dances.
The dancing motion represents mainly the ecology of cranes, the music is composed of an oral sound, a shaman song and the rhythm of jajinmori.
This dance combines nature and art.
Welcome to The Republic of Korea
Welcome to our World Tour 2012: KOREA blog. Watch for posts, as we learn about this spectacular country here at El Paso Country Day School. We will be transforming the science room into the Republic of Korea.
World Tour – Thursday, May 10, 2012
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