Dongducheon City Hosts 2025 Performance by Gyeonggi Songseo (Songseo·Yulchang) Preservation Society

Mayor Park Hyungdeok: "Dongducheon City Will Continue to Support the Preservation and Promotion of Traditional Cultural Heritage"

Dongducheon City in Gyeonggi Province announced on October 1 that the 2025 performance of "Gyeonggi Songseo·Yulchang, Their Glamorous Outing" by the Preservation Society of Gyeonggi Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 54 "Gyeonggi Songseo (Songseo·Yulchang)" (holder Lee Seokgi, president Kim Chunkyung) was held successfully on September 28 at the outdoor stage of the Korea-U.S. Friendship Plaza in Bosan-dong.

2025 Performance 'Gyeonggi Songseo·Yulchang, Their Glamorous Outing'. Provided by Dongducheon City

"Songseo·Yulchang" is a traditional oral recitation art that originated from the culture of Confucian scholars during the Joseon Dynasty. Songseo refers to reading classical Chinese scriptures and prose aloud in rhythm, while Yulchang means reciting sijo or classical Chinese poetry to a set beat. It is regarded as a precious intangible cultural heritage that encapsulates the aesthetics and sentiments of the Korean people.

The stage on this day featured representative Songseo·Yulchang repertoires such as "Mengzi Goksokjang," "Gwanjeojang," "Gangneung Gyeongpodae," and "Jeon Jeokbyeokbu." The program was further enriched by a gayageum byeongchang performance by master Park Kyungnam, a collaborative performance with a fusion janggu nanta team, and a special show by the rap club "SDR" from Seokyeong University, offering a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity.

Holder Lee Seokgi expressed in his welcoming remarks, "I would like to thank everyone who graced this event, and I will continue to do my utmost to preserve and promote these beautiful sounds."

Dongducheon Mayor Park Hyungdeok stated in his congratulatory address, "I deeply appreciate the efforts of the holders and preservation society members who have worked for the succession and development of traditional culture, which forms the identity of our city. Dongducheon City will also continue to provide support for the preservation and spread of traditional cultural heritage."

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