Geommu: Sword Dance, Korea, South Korea, Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Korea, Three Kingdoms of Korea, Baekje, Kisaeng, Korean War - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 6132859683 ISBN 13 : 9786132859686

Editeur : Alphascript Publishing, 2010

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Geommu (also transliterated Gummu, Kommu) is a traditional sword dance practiced in Korea. Geommu is performed with special costume, dance motions, and music. The dance is known for its grace in performance. Extra emphasis is placed on the movement of the costuming, notably the sleeves, in harmony with the movements of the dancer. The symbolic use of a Kal, a replica sword, keeps to the militaristic origins of this dance. Geom-mu has become a dance of great beauty and is treasured as the South Korea''s 12th Important Intangible Cultural Property. Geommu originated during the later portion of the Three Kingdoms of Korea with estimates placing it near 660 AD. At that time, Korea was divided into the three kingdoms, Silla, Baekje, and Goguryeo. The legend of Geommu states that a young boy in Shilla named Hwangchang had an unusual talent for sword dance. His talent brought him great fame, even in the enemy kingdom, Baekje. One day, a king of Baekje invited him to his court to perform his great skill. The boy performed but in an act of great defiance killed the king before the royal assembly. Hwangchang was executed by the Baekje military.

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• Éditeur: Alphascript Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 6132859683
• ISBN 13: 9786132859686
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176