Gokseong-gun Receives Positive Response for Running Gugak Classroom

Gokseong Gugak Training Center Gugak Classes Successfully Underway

Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Lee Sang-cheol) announced that the ‘First Half Year Gugak Class’ has been pilot-operated at the Gugak Training Center since the 4th.

The Gugak class program is operated from April to June for local residents.

A total of 136 local residents ranging in age from their teens to their 70s participate in 10 courses across 5 fields: Janggu, Pansori, Minyo, Gayageum, and Korean dance.

[Photo by Gokseong-gun]

Participants have shown great enthusiasm for the customized, learner-friendly education provided by expert instructors in each field, including ‘Learning and Singing a Section of Namdo Minyo,’ ‘Learning and Singing a Passage of Pansori,’ ‘Learning the Janggu Sema-chi Rhythm,’ ‘Playing and Singing Arirang on the Gayageum,’ and ‘Learning Korean Dance Movements.’

A student participating in the Korean dance program expressed satisfaction, saying, “I was disappointed that I never had the chance to learn Korean dance, so I am happy to be able to learn it this time.”

A representative of the Gugak Training Center said, “We felt proud seeing local residents passionately participating and learning in the Gugak classes. We will strive to become a cultural hub in the region by operating various programs such as Gugak education, performances, and experiences in the future.”

Meanwhile, the Gokseong Gugak Training Center plans to enrich its operations by concurrently running various special experience programs for children.

Gokseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jong-seon hss79@asiae.co.kr

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