'Melody of Gayageum' will be played in Cannes, the hometown of films

"Gongmyeong', a Korean musical group, is now back after recognizing the possibilities in overseas in Cannes, France, the hometown of films from 18th to 21st. From 18th to 21st in Cannes, there was 'International Musical Exhibition MIDEM 2009'. On 19th, the term of event, Ji-yeong Lee, the professor of Korean Music School of Seoul University, and 'Gongmyeong', a group who plays by percussion instrument' appeared on the stage of Majestic Hotel by official invitations of MIDEM.

About two hundred audiences, who have been participated for enjoying the melodies and performance of Korean music, gave big responses by showing shoulder dancing and hand-clapping by the melodies for two hours without early-leaving. In the event hall, performing teams rechecked the fact that Korean style is for the global by receiving a standing ovation and interests of those who are in charge of foreign showcase.

Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (Minister: In-chon Yu) and KOCCA (Director: Seok-man Go) operate a PR center of Korean traditional music in France to inform greatness of Korean traditional music to participated industries from all over the world.

MIDEM International Music Exhibition is the biggest global music industry exhibition that 8800 people from 80 countries participated and managed by 'Reed Midem', a French media group. On 17th, the first day of the event, Jin-yeong Park (JYP Entertainment) introduced the star management system through a keynote address of 'MIDEM Net Conference' to attract attention.

The Source : Koreacontent News Team

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