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Ohe Hano Ihu

The traditional Hawaiian instrument, Ohe Hano Ihu, is used in the opening melody, Cheongshin-ak, of this performance's first, second, and third pieces. Originally performed as a solo on a daegeum (Korean traditional bamboo flute), Cheongshin-ak is a piece of music for invoking spirits in the Namhaean Byeolsin Gut. In this performance, we play Cheongshin-ak using the Hawaiian traditional bamboo flute, Ohe Hano Ihu, to pay our respects to the local spirits and invite them into this space.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" alt="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" width="40px" /> 1. Bujeong-gut (Intro)

• Before invoking the spirits, this ritual removes all impure elements and purifies the space. </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" alt="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" width="40px" /> 2. Jidong-gut (First Flutter)

• A ceremony to deify ancestors who initially settled in the village and provided essential facilities, expressing gratitude for their contributions and wishing for harmony and blessings within the village. </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" alt="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" width="40px" /> 3. Jaeseok-gut (Trembling Hope)

• A gut that prays for blessings from a deity who oversees the household's well-being, people’s longevity, and the prosperity of agriculture and business, carrying hope and peace for family and community. </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" alt="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" width="40px" /> 4. Neokpuri (Quivering Hands)

• “Neok” means soul, spirit, or mind, and “puri” means story. Neokpuri is a ritual of sharing hopes and desires in one’s heart, offering empathy, comfort, and a channel for earnest aspirations. </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" alt="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" width="40px" /> 5. Aeksalpuri (Vibrations of Change)

• A ritual to eliminate all negative energies (sal) and the seeds of conflict, thereby preventing future discord and negative influences. This performance, in particular, embodies the desire to overcome racial prejudices. </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" alt="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" width="40px" /> 6. Daesinpuri (Resonance of Three)

• A gut that deifies the spirits of past shamans and musician masters, expressing gratitude for their dedication. In this performance, it represents appreciation for the departed artists who provided artistic inspiration and teachings that made today’s stage possible. </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" alt="/icons/music-album_gray.svg" width="40px" /> 7. Siseok (Outro)

• When all ceremonies for the village are complete, this ritual invites wandering spirits or unsettled entities to enjoy a final feast and revelry before they leave, taking with them all misfortunes from the village. </aside>

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