Tradition Meets Classical: Play and Art Blur Boundaries at 'Let's Play+'
Creatrip Team
4 months ago
On October 12 at KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon, Zero Music’s 'Let’s Play+' transformed the outdoor venue into a community festival with hands-on booths and a flea market. The ensemble KeraK Company blended Korean traditional music with classical and street performance, presenting original pieces by Choi Ji-hyun that appealed to audiences of all ages — from infants in strollers to elderly patrons with canes. Familiar melodies like 'Arirang Tango' and 'Arirang 5' were reimagined with new rhythms, modernizing local musical assets, while pieces titled 'Together' and 'If We Are Together' emphasized a communal spirit. Unlike projects that funnel regional artists to Seoul, this event showcased local performers, staff, cooperatives, and merchants — demonstrating how regional professional arts can meaningfully strengthen community life. (Arirang: a traditional Korean folk song)
