It is also when people start working out in the field. There is an old saying in Korea that cold lasts only until chunbun, which means spring begins in earnest on chunbun.
Next Tuesday, March 21st, is chunbun춘분 or the spring equinox, the day when day and night are of the same duration. Here’s gugak국악 artist Koo Min-ji singing “Chunsa” from “Gangho Sasiga.” It is the king’s blessing that I am so free. Spring arrives in nature and manic joy erupts naturally in me.įresh fish makes a good side dish for the rice wine enjoyed by the river. Today we’ll listen to “Chunsa춘사,” or song of the spring, one of the poems comprising “Gangho Sasiga.” The song goes something like the following. There is a sijo poem he wrote titled “Gangho Sasiga강호사시가,” which means a song about the four seasons. He was also an avid music lover, who played a big role in inventorying music works in the early Joseon period and was a known piri피리 aficionado.
For example, he often rode an ox like a farmer rather than on a sedan chair or a carriage. He was renowned for his integrity and humility.
Joseon-era cholar Maeng Sa-seong맹사성 served as a minister under King Sejong in the early fifteenth century. Today, we’ll talk about songs inspired by spring. This traditional music program invites you to deepen your understanding about Korean traditional music by taking a closer look at various music-related topics every week. Welcome to “Sounds of Korea” on KBS WORLD Radio.
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