Korean Culture Celebrated in Paris

Paris is known for its culture and history and these days some Parisiens are warming up to Korean culture.
From folk songs to percussion music, a growing number are taking part in classes designed to give them a taste of Korean traditional music.
Jeong Soyun has more.
These Parisians are soaking in some Korean culture.
But it's not through popular trends or TV dramas these Parisians are learning to sing a traditional Korean song, the Jindo Arirang.
Koreans are teaching traditional culture classes in France for two weeks to promote their folk songs and Pansori, a genre of Korean music in which one singer and one drummer perform.
During the two weeks, people can learn Korean language and learn how to use a folding fan used in Pansori performances.

[INTERVIEW : Culture Class Participant] "I love how the sound is so deep, and then it comes right back up".

This class is made for lovers of another type of traditional Korean music, Samulnori, Samul meaning "four objects" and nori meaning "play ".
This percussion music is performed with four different traditional instruments, a small gong, a large gong, an hourglass drum, and a larger drum similar to a bass drum.
The students even learn how to move their heads and shoulders to the beats.

[INTERVIEW : Culture Class Participant] "This fills me with a strong energy and is deeply inspirational".

The class runs for six hours each day, but the students are happy for the rare chance to take this special class.

Jeong Soyun, Arirang News.

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