Early records mention Korean farmers working to the beat of percussion instruments ... or kkwaenggwari (pronounced GANG-ga-ree), who sets the beat and leads the dance. Today the Farmer's Dance is seen ...

The seungmu is korean religious folk dance. It is thought to be originated from buddhism. It is appreciated for its artistic completion of uninterrupted fluid movements. (Korean culture and ...

Lena Mija Kim, a master of Korean dance, passes the art form down to the next generation. A master of centuries-old Korean dance, Lena Mija Kim is an acclaimed, award-winning performer from South ...

Gugak refers to Korea’s traditional music and dance. While gugak has existed as long as Koreans have lived in the Peninsula, its foundation was established in the early 15th century when King Sejong ...

In South Korea, some 150 historic crafts, customs and celebrations are recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience them to gain a deeper insight into the country, which honours its ...

They sneer and mock, flirt and dupe. Traditional dances of this kind are common across South Korea — and in places like UNESCO-listed Hahoe (pronounced ‘Hah-hway’), in the south east of the ...

Traditional Korean dance meets modern dance in 'Four Seasons' Kook Soo-ho, a legendary choreographer, renowned for a lifetime of dedication to traditional Korean dance, joins forces with a ...