Yongin City Holds “Hanuri Arts Troupe” Regular Performance, Continuing 32 Years of Tradition

Yongin City Successfully Hosts the 32nd Hanuri Arts Troupe Regular Performance
A Festival of Nongak, Folk Songs, and Gayageum... The Essence of Korean Traditional Music Unveiled in Yongin
Mayor Lee Sangil: "A Stage Where Seniors and Youth Unite—A True Model of Cultural Heritage"

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Sangil) announced on April 6 that the “Hanuri Arts Troupe Regular Performance” was held on April 5 at the Grand Hall of the Yongin Lifelong Learning Center in Suji District.

Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin Special City, is delivering a greeting at the 'Hanuri Art Troupe Regular Performance' held on the 5th at the Large Eoul Madang of Yongin Lifelong Learning Center in Suji District. Provided by Yongin City

Sponsored by Yongin Special City and hosted and organized by the Yongin Federation of Artistic & Cultural Organizations (President Ahn Jae-sik), the event was a traditional performance featuring Korea’s unique rhythms and dances in one place. Mayor Lee Sangil watched the 1-hour and 40-minute show in its entirety and encouraged the performers afterward.

The performance depicted the unique sounds, sentiments, and stories of Korean people through genres such as Nongak (Korean traditional farmers’ music), folk songs, gayageum, and sword dance, receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.

The Halmiseong Nongak Preservation Society (President Lee Duseong) presented a dynamic Nongak Pankut performance utilizing instruments such as kkwaenggwari, janggu, buk, jing, and taepyeongso.

The Yongin Arirang Preservation Society (President Wang Ansook) energized the atmosphere by performing lively Gyeonggi provincial folk songs such as Cheongchunga, Taepyeongga, and Changbu Taryeong.

This was followed by a sword dance performance by Nam Jiyoun.

The Ensemble The Gayageum (Director Kim Tae-eun) delighted the audience with gayageum byeongchang renditions of familiar melodies such as “Spring in My Hometown,” “Flower Song,” and “Kkaturi Song,” showcasing the charm of Korean traditional music.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is taking a commemorative photo with the performers at the 'Hanuri Art Group Regular Performance' held on the 5th at the Yongin Lifelong Learning Center's Big Hall in Suji District. Provided by Yongin City

The Hanuri Arts Troupe (Director Lee Jeong-ho) demonstrated the essence of percussion with a vibrant seoljanggu performance, highlighting dazzling rhythms.

In his congratulatory speech, Mayor Lee said, "Celebrating its 32nd edition this year, the Hanuri Arts Troupe Regular Performance has inherited and developed the spirit of traditional culture and arts, and over a long period, has provided citizens with the beauty and flavor of our cultural arts, including Korean traditional music and Nongak." He added, "Congratulations on the 32nd performance by the Hanuri Arts Troupe, the roots of the Yongin Federation of Artistic & Cultural Organizations."

Mayor Lee continued, "Seeing seniors and youth perform together is a truly beautiful way to pass on and develop our traditional culture and arts. I extend my applause of encouragement to all the artists, including the Hanuri Arts Troupe, the Halmiseong Nongak Preservation Society, the Yongin Arirang Preservation Society, Ensemble The Gayageum, and sword dancer Nam Jiyoun, for their dedication."

He further stated, "We have been fighting for more than three and a half months against attempts to hinder the Yongin Semiconductor Project, but together with the citizens, we will ensure its success. If we do, in a few years, Yongin’s finances will improve significantly, allowing for greater investment in the cultural and arts sector."

The Yongin Arirang Preservation Society performed Gyeonggi folk songs, including Cheongchunga, at the Hanuri Arts Troupe's regular concert on the 5th. Provided by Yongin City

Rooted in Yongin since 1994 and officially established in 1996, the Hanuri Arts Troupe has contributed to the development of local culture and arts for 32 years through traditional performances such as Nongak.

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