Originating from communal rites and rustic entertainments, Nongak has evolved into a popular performing art in the Republic of Korea, combining percussion ensembles, wind instruments, parading, dancing, drama, and acrobatics.
During community events, local Nongak performers perform their dances and music in colorful costumes for various purposes, including appeasing gods, chasing evil spirits, praying for a good harvest in spring, then celebrating it during autumn festivals, and fund-raising for community projects.
In Korea, Nongak is defined as "farmers' music", but is an important musical genre that was developed primarily by the peasants in the agricultural society. The rural Nongak is usually performed in an open area of the village. Nongak is organized by locality and performing group, and there are many regional styles and the use of many instruments.
The level of skill of Nongak's dancers and players allows them to have various artistic formats since they are involved in many types of dances. In Nongak, the regional styles are divided generally into five cultural centres. Within each area, there are differences in matters such as band composition, performing style, rhythm, and costume.
Park Hak-sam created Philbong Nongak from Lee Hwa-chun, who was a famous kkwaenggwari performer at that time. Song Ju-ho and Yang Soon-yong developed it further. Yang Soon-yong developed the Philbong-gut until his son Yang Jin-sung followed.
There are differences between villages in every aspect of their performance, including the composition of bands, how they perform, the rhythm and costumes they wear. In addition to dance formations and streamer dances, actors wear masks and funny outfits to perform funny skits. Acrobatics include dish spinning and miming antics by children carried on the shoulders of adults.
By observing and participating in Nongak performances, people become familiar with its components, while community groups and educational institutions teach and transmit it to future generations. Through Nongak, solidarity and cooperation are enhanced within, and senses of shared identity are created among members.
The South Korean government designated it as the eleventh Important Intangible Cultural Property on December 1, 1985. Today, many performances have taken place inside and outside Korea.
Nongak is a traditional performing art derived from rites of passage and rustic entertainments. Known as Pungmul-nori in Imsil-gun, North Jeolla. Imsil Pilbong nongak is made in Pilbong-ri, Gangjin-myeon.
In Korea, nongak is defined as "farmers' music", but is an important musical genre that was developed primarily by the peasants in the agricultural society.
The rural nongak is usually performed in an open area of the village. Nongak is organized by locality and performing group, and today there are many regional styles and the use of many instruments. The level of skill of Nongak's dancers and players allows them to have various artistic formats since they are involved in many types of dances.
Throughout Korea, there are five types of nongaks: Wootdari nongaks of Gyeonggi and Chungcheong, Left Jeolla nongaks, Right Jeolla nongaks, and Southeastern Korea (Yeongnam, Yeongnam) nongaks, and Eastern Gangwon-do (Yeongdong, Yeongdong) nongaks. Each nongak represents unique aspects of Korean culture and is considered an important
Park Hak-sam created Philbong Nongak from Lee Hwa-chun, who was a famous kkwaenggwari performer at that time. Song Ju-ho and Yang Soon-yong developed it further. Yang Soon-yong developed the Philbong-gut until his son Yang Jin-sung followed.
It is a genre of performing art for the Republic of Korea, combining a percussion ensemble and sometimes wind instruments, as well as parading, dancing, drama, and acrobatics. Nongak performers dress in colorful costumes, perform their music, and dance during community events for various purposes, such as appeasing gods and chasing evil spirits.
In spring, they pray for a rich harvest, then celebrate it during autumn festivals. Fund-raising is also an important part of community events. There are distinct regional styles of Nongak, which are generally divided among five cultural centers.
There are differences between villages in every aspect of their performance, including the composition of bands, how they perform, the rhythm and costumes they wear. In addition to dance formations and streamer dances, actors wear masks and funny outfits to perform funny skits. Acrobatics include dish spinning and miming antics by children carried on the shoulders of adults.
By observing and participating in Nongak performances, people become familiar with its different components, while community groups and educational institutions teach it and transmit it to future generations. Through Nongak, solidarity and cooperation are enhanced within the community, and senses of shared identity are created among members.
The South Korean government designated it as the eleventh Important Intangible Cultural Property on December 1, 1985. Today, many performances have taken place inside and outside Korea.
References
(https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/nongak-community-band-music-dance-and-rituals-in-the-republic-of-korea-00717) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Korea#Traditional_instruments) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imsil_Pilbong_nongak) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyeongtaek_nongak) |Subject=Art, dance, Entertainment and Recreation, Music, Verbal Arts and Literature |Country=South Korea |SDG=(11) Sustainable Cities and Communities }}