Fujifilm F200 EXR, Program AE, F 4.4, 18mm equivalent, 1/250 secs, ISO 400Walking along downtown Gwangju this afternoon, i saw this exceptional Korean woman playing a traditional 가야금 (Gayageum). A Gayageum is a traditional zither-like instrument with 12 strings, although some variants are currently existing. It was widely believed that this instrument was developed during the 6th century in the Gaya Confederacy by King Gasil, after he observed an old chinese instrument called the "ghuzeng". It was then further improved during the reign of Jinheung in the Silla dynasty.
Being a stringed instrument lover myself ( i play guitars and violin) i always find sights like this fascinating, not to mention the melody that can be heard from instruments like this is very soothing to the ears. I prefer stringed instruments like lutes (guitars, violins), harps and zithers than wind and percussion equipment.
Which also led me to think, walking along the streets and seeing, hearing street musicians along the way is like living your life and encountering difficulties as well as experiencing the joys of life , but then somewhere somehow you will meet people (musicians) who will change your life, at least for the better.
Being a stringed instrument lover myself ( i play guitars and violin) i always find sights like this fascinating, not to mention the melody that can be heard from instruments like this is very soothing to the ears. I prefer stringed instruments like lutes (guitars, violins), harps and zithers than wind and percussion equipment.
Which also led me to think, walking along the streets and seeing, hearing street musicians along the way is like living your life and encountering difficulties as well as experiencing the joys of life , but then somewhere somehow you will meet people (musicians) who will change your life, at least for the better.
