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Si-nangsong

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Si-nangsong (poetry recitation) contest

Si-nangsong (Korean시낭송; Hanja詩朗誦) refers to the Korean poetry recitation style, which conveys emotions by memorizing poems.

History

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In South Korea, it began to be known to the public through a festival called 'Hurrah for the Poets'[1][2] in 1967. At that time, many poets participated in the festival, and the poetry recitation contest for the general public was held for the first time. Since then, there have been many poetry recitation contest and groups in South Korea. Even now, there are many contest participating in the competition.

Si-nangsong-ga

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Performance of the Jaeneung Poetry Recitation Association

Si-nangsong-ga refers to a Korean poetry recitation expert. Usually, it is awarded to the winner of the contest. Currently, the title Si-nangsong-ga, which is certified by the Society of Korean Poets, is awarded only to the winner of the JEI poetry recitation contest.

In South Korea, groups of organizations centering around these Si-nangsong-ga are conducting poetry recitation activities. Currently, the largest group of Si-nangsong-ga in South Korea is the Jaeneung Poetry Recitation Association.

List of poetry recitation contests

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ 올해 첫「詩人(시인)의 날」 11월1일 http://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.nhn?articleId=1987102700329206016&editNo=3&printCount=1&publishDate=1987-10-27&officeId=00032&pageNo=6&printNo=12948&publishType=00020
  2. ^ 오늘밤'92 시인만세 행사 http://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.nhn?articleId=1992091600289109010&editNo=5&printCount=1&publishDate=1992-09-16&officeId=00028&pageNo=9&printNo=1339&publishType=00010
  3. ^ "연혁". 한국 시낭송가 협회 [Poem Reciter Association of Korea]. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
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