Chan E. Park will share her insights into the distinctive aspects of Korea's musical and narrative heritage with special attention to p'ansori, a form of story-singing. The exact origins of Korea's p'ansori tradition are unclear, but it's thought to have sprung from indigenous shaman chants. P'ansori proliferated throughout the nineteenth century, and in the 1960s was designated by the Korean government as an official intangible cultural treasure. In 2003 the art form was recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The program wil feature a lecture, a demonstration, and a questions period. This event has been generously co-sponsored by the Korea Society. |
