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The Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and as part of the celebrations, it put on a special show to raise people's spirits in these difficult times by summoning an ancient god to ward off COVID-19.
Our Kim Bo-kyoung tells us more.
Listen to the powerful beats coming from Korean traditional drums.
An acclaimed dance master opens the performance named 'Shall we pyungnyu' with the drumbeats,… which are said to ward off evil spirits.
The master plays a bamboo wind instrument known as 'daegeum', then performers throw egg whites and sesame onto a blue fabric to summon 'Cheoyong', the god of dance.
“By invoking the spirit of Cheoyong,... the historical figure known to ward off evil, the performers hope this special performance could help send away COVID-19 too.”
"We all know greeting Cheoyong won't really get rid of the virus,… rather following government measures is the best way. But by using Cheoyong, we wanted to deliver hope to citizens who have been struggling due to the COVID-19 outbreak."
Along with officials from cultural organizations, ambassadors from more than 10 countries were invited to come together to hope for an end to the pandemic.
"I am happy we are here altogether hoping to overcome the pandemic. I hope this world can get back to normal soon to enable us to happily enjoy our cultural heritage."
"Along with negative implications of those challenges we humans are also learning and experiencing one very important reality. Borders and cultural differences should not apart us from our universal commitment."
The audience, all sitting a seat away from each other, took part in the 'Thank You Challenge', making a hand gesture to show their gratitude for the efforts of medical staff across the country.
At that point in the performance, Cheoyong appeared, as if to grant the people's wishes and remind them that the pandemic will one day be over.
KIM Bo-kyoung, Arirang News.
The Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and as part of the celebrations, it put on a special show to raise people's spirits in these difficult times by summoning an ancient god to ward off COVID-19.
Our Kim Bo-kyoung tells us more.
Listen to the powerful beats coming from Korean traditional drums.
An acclaimed dance master opens the performance named 'Shall we pyungnyu' with the drumbeats,… which are said to ward off evil spirits.
The master plays a bamboo wind instrument known as 'daegeum', then performers throw egg whites and sesame onto a blue fabric to summon 'Cheoyong', the god of dance.
“By invoking the spirit of Cheoyong,... the historical figure known to ward off evil, the performers hope this special performance could help send away COVID-19 too.”
"We all know greeting Cheoyong won't really get rid of the virus,… rather following government measures is the best way. But by using Cheoyong, we wanted to deliver hope to citizens who have been struggling due to the COVID-19 outbreak."
Along with officials from cultural organizations, ambassadors from more than 10 countries were invited to come together to hope for an end to the pandemic.
"I am happy we are here altogether hoping to overcome the pandemic. I hope this world can get back to normal soon to enable us to happily enjoy our cultural heritage."
"Along with negative implications of those challenges we humans are also learning and experiencing one very important reality. Borders and cultural differences should not apart us from our universal commitment."
The audience, all sitting a seat away from each other, took part in the 'Thank You Challenge', making a hand gesture to show their gratitude for the efforts of medical staff across the country.
At that point in the performance, Cheoyong appeared, as if to grant the people's wishes and remind them that the pandemic will one day be over.
KIM Bo-kyoung, Arirang News.
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