Daejin University's Sun Yamei Holds Special Lecture on "Shanxi Folk Songs," Opening a Platform for Korea-China Musical Exchange

Sun Yamei, Doctoral Student at Daejin University
Special Vocal Lecture on "Appreciation of Shanxi Folk Songs" at the Music Hall
A Platform for Korea-China Cultural Exchange Through Music

Daejin University (President Jang Seokhwan) announced on December 5 that Sun Yamei, a doctoral student at the university’s graduate school, conducted a special vocal music lecture on the theme of "Appreciation of Shanxi Folk Songs" at the Daejin University Music Hall on December 2.

Sun Yamei, a doctoral student at Daejin University Graduate School, is conducting a vocal music special lecture on the theme of "Appreciation of Shanxi Folk Songs" at the Daejin University Music Hall on the 2nd. Provided by Daejin University

This special lecture was organized to provide an in-depth introduction to the artistic value of Chinese intangible cultural heritage for Korean researchers and students, by exploring classical folk songs representative of the Shanxi region through both theoretical explanations and live performances.

During the lecture, Sun Yamei presented a repertoire centered on iconic Shanxi folk songs such as "Duohua Hong Xinghua Bai," "Shang Qinqin," "Qingata Hahase Yishang," "Dahong Gongji Motuittui," and "Wujia Bangyang." She explained the regional characteristics embedded in the melodic structure, rhythm, and lyrics of each piece, and then demonstrated the songs herself, vividly conveying the powerful resonance and graceful melodic beauty of Shanxi folk music.

In particular, during her explanations, Sun Yamei delved into the historical, cultural, and emotional codes inherent in Shanxi folk songs, presenting a perspective that went beyond simple musical appreciation to a deeper "reading of culture." The audience experienced firsthand how the bold sound and delicate emotional lines unique to Chinese folk music coexist, thanks to a lecture structure that organically combined interpretation and live performance.

This special lecture was especially meaningful in that it provided Korean researchers and students with an opportunity to directly experience the aesthetic value of Chinese intangible cultural heritage. Facilitated by the universal language of music, the event fostered open questions and discussions on site, forming a genuine platform for Korea-China humanities dialogue. It is regarded as a concrete example of the universal proposition that "music knows no borders," realized on both academic and artistic levels.

Daejin University believes that this event has broadened mutual understanding and empathy among the next generation of artists and expanded the horizon of cultural exchange between the two countries. The university plans to further strengthen its global cultural network and enhance the international competitiveness of its arts education by expanding programs that share musical and artistic assets from various countries in the future.

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