Gyeonggi Arirang, a Korean folk song that captivated the global village
- Local people
- Munwon-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Since ancient times, Arirang, a folk song that represents the sentiments of the Korean people, is most often sung when expressing national harmony or homogeneity. Arirang is now captivating the people of the global village beyond the Korean people. Gyeonggi Arirang (or Seoul Arirang) became a favorite song of the Korean people during the Japanese colonial period with Na Woon-kyu’s movie
Inquiries: Culture and Sports Division, Gwacheon City Hall 02)3677-2142