Crown Haitai Hosts '2nd Haneumhoe'... "A Joyful Gathering of Our Traditional Sounds"

On the 11th, at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater, master singer Wang Gi-seok and pansori performer Kim Hak-yong presented the 'Hwacho-jang Taryeong' performance from 'Heungboga' at the '2nd Hanumhoe'. Photo by Crown Haitai Confectionery Co., Ltd.

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] Crown Haitai Confectionery announced on the 12th that it successfully concluded the New Year's concert "The 2nd Hanumhoe," which opens the year 2023.

Hanumhoe was held for the second time last year as part of the project to promote the new name for Korean traditional music, "Hanum (韓音)." It is a performance where masters and famous singers representing the traditional music world and private companies join forces to allow people to newly enjoy Gugak, the unique music of the Korean people.

The performance, composed of four acts, began at Chokseokru in Jinju, Gyeongnam, during the late Joseon period (the 30th year of King Yeongjo's reign, 1754). It reenacted the oldest existing record in historical documents among various theories about the origin of Pansori. Starting with Chunhyangga, sung at the noblemen's feast at the time, major scenes from the five pansori madang?Chunhyangga, Jeokbyeokga, Sugungga, Heungboga, and Simcheongga?were performed in order.

Chunhyangga was performed as Gyeonggi Japga, Jeokbyeokga as Bunchang, Heungboga as Changgeuk, and Sugungga reenacted the first female master singer. Simcheongga was performed in its entirety by master singer Park Dong-jin.

A Crown Haitai Confectionery official said, "It was a meaningful stage where we could enjoy the essence of Pansori, filled with the Han (grief) and emotions of our people," adding, "We will continue to support various stages that can help globalize traditional music."

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