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Gyeongju World Traditional Wind Instruments Festival “Manpasikjeok”“Manpasikjeok” Festival Becomes Cultural Pioneer of New Silk Road
  • 취재 : 김호진, 조민정
  • 승인 2014.06.18 16:37
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▲Interesting performances and exhibitions at Gyeongju World Traditional Wind Instruments Festival ⓒ IIJournal


Manpasikjeok: The Mythical Treasure of Korean History

Have you heard of “Manpasikjeok”? It is a mythical flute or Piri, described in one of the legends of Silla. (Silla is an ancient Kingdom of Korea, with more than 1000 years of history.) Manpasikjeok means a flute that keeps the waves of worldly concerns calm. It is believed to be the flute that prevents disasters such as wars, diseases, floods, and draughts.

Gyeongju World Traditional Wind Instruments Festival is an annual event held in Gyeongju after 2011, the capital of Silla. Under the theme of “Global Peace”, Gyeongju will bless the world with the story of Manpasikjeok so that humankind will live in a planet free of war and disaster.


▲ Prominent Piri performers will join the forum at the festival ⓒIIJournal


Gyeongju World Traditional Wind Instruments Festival: The Festival of World-class Music


The 4th Gyeongju World Traditional Wind Instruments Festival will be held from June 20 to 22 at Gyeongju Arts Center. This year, Belgium, China, Laos, Thailand are invited to put up musical performances attracting the world’s attention.

The opening ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m. It includes Chita(Korean traditional wind instrument played in royal events) performance by Kimhae Bong-hwang elementary school and Chaesansogo(Korean traditional drum) dance performance by professional Korean traditional music band Duduri.

Both traditional and modern music of Korea, China, Mongol and Ecuador will be staged. Korean program includes Medley folk song of eight province by 25 strings Gayagum, Played with Arirang, and Kotedjuga; Mongol, Existence; China, National Ensemble; Ecuador, El Condor Pasa, Wamnchllay.

Piri maestro’s performance, the highlight of the festival will be staged on Saturday, June 21 from 7:30 p.m. The program includes Cheungsung Gajin Hanip by Korean maestro Park Youngho followed by performances by Japan, Laos, Belgium, Thailand, China and other world-renowned maestros. The finale will be joined by all of the participating countries, singing Korean song "Arirang" together.

In addition to performances, there will be exhibition of 230 musical instruments of 150 kinds, from 30 countries. People can listen to the exotic sounds of the instrument. At Piri forum, 6 Piri masters will share knowledge on Piri at the Main Hall.

In the auxiliary hall, Daegum (Korean traditional flute played in royal events) competition will be held. It will be a moment to promote the originality of Daegum as well as a chance to nurture future Daegum maestros.


New Silk Road Starts from Gyeongju

▲Interesting performances and exhibitions at Gyeongju World Traditional Wind Instruments Festival ⓒ IIJournal



Gyeongju is located at the very starting point of the New Silk Road, the culture’s trading route connecting the East and the West. The city is pioneering the cultural leadership in the countries along the New Silk Road. Already, 5 million people have experienced Gyeongju in 2013 Istanbul-Gyeongju World Culture Expo, through the New Silk Road.

In addition to that, Gyeongju invites 300 Turkish artists to stage traditional Turkish performances at “Istanbul in Gyeongju” event. Harnessing the Gyeongju World Wind Instrument Festival as a chance to strengthen Korean traditional music, the city aims to be the cultural hub of the world. Furthermore, Gyeongju hopes the festival to enrich humankind’s future culture.

취재 : 김호진, 조민정  yeu3030@naver.com

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