The Dynamic of Korea: Samullori draws big crowds

A one-of-its-kind traditional Korean music performance, The Dynamic of Korea: Samullori at Souq Waqif, featuring songs and dances, attracted hundreds of spectators on October 17 and 19.Co-hosted by the South Korean embassy and the Korea Foundation, the cultural event showcased samullori, the traditional Korean percussion music and dance.Korean performance team New Dot was on stage.The word samul means “four objects”, while lori means “play”.Samullori is performed with four traditional Korean musical instruments.These are Kkwaenggwari, a small gong; Jing, a larger gong; Janggu, an hourglass-shaped drum; and Buk, a barrel drum similar to the bass drum.The cultural event attracted more than 300 people each day with samullori’s strong, accented rhythms and vibrant and dynamic movements.Along with the traditional Korean song and dance, the team also prayed for the peace and well-being of the audience during the show.South Korea’s ambassador to Qatar Lee Joon-ho said: “Nowadays, K-pop, K-dramas and movies are gaining worldwide popularity. I am very pleased that this event will give you a chance to experience the amazingly vibrant and energetic traditional Korean music.” “I wish this cultural event will be another catalyst and driver for even strengthened ‘Korean Wave’ in Qatar, and I am sure it will eventually contribute to further deepening Korea-Qatar relations by promoting a better understanding of each other’s culture,” he added.