[UNESCO] Arirang, lyrical folk song in the Republic of Korea | Keeping the tradition alive

[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]

Inscribed in 2012 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Arirang is a popular form of Korean folk song and the outcome of collective contributions made by ordinary Koreans throughout generations.

Essentially a simple song, it consists of the refrain ‘Arirang, arirang, arariyo’ and two simple lines, which differ from region to region. While dealing with diverse universal themes, the simple musical and literary composition invites improvisation, imitation and singing in unison, encouraging its acceptance by different musical genres.

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