Summary

P'ansori

Description

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.

Starts

11:00am on Monday, November 9th 2009

Topics

Lectures, Performing Arts

Show Contact

yes

Show Who

yes

Building

GSU BU Central, 775 Commonwealth Avenue

Room

lower level

Show Fees

free

Contact Organization

BU Center for the Study of Asia

Contact Name

Michael Carroll

Contact Email

mcarroll@bu.edu

Information Phone

617-358-4648

Event Open to

public