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The Si-nangsong () refers to the Korean poetry recitation style, which conveys emotions by memorizing poems.


History

In South Korea, it began to be known to the public through a festival called 'Hurrah for the Poets' 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

''Si-nangsong-ga'' refers to a Korean
poetry Poetry (derived from the Greek ''poiesis'', "making"), also called verse, is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language − such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre − to evoke meanings i ...
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 The Society of Korean Poets () is a literary organization established in 1957. It is the oldest active poetry organization in South Korea. Every year, the organization awards the Society of Korean Poets Award, and holds the National High School ...
, 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

* JEI Poetry Recitation Contest (founded 1991): hosted jointly by the
Society of Korean Poets The Society of Korean Poets () is a literary organization established in 1957. It is the oldest active poetry organization in South Korea. Every year, the organization awards the Society of Korean Poets Award, and holds the National High School ...
&
JEI Corporation JEI Corporation (JEI: Jaeneung Educational Institute) is a Korean educational company founded in 1977. Currently, the headquarters is located at 293 Changgyeonggungro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The company is known for its supplementary education program ...
* Geoje Art Festival poetry recitation contest (founded 1994): hosted by the
Geoje Geoje (Hangeul: ; Hanja: 巨濟; ) is a city located in South Gyeongsang province, just off the coast of the port city of Busan, South Korea. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (former Daewoo Shipyard) in Okpo and Samsung Heavy Industries (SH ...
branch of the * National Youth and Adult Poetry Recitation Contest (founded 1999): hosted by the Poem Reciter Association of Korea


See also

*
Poetry reading A poetry reading is a public oral recitation or performance of poetry. Reading poetry aloud allows the reader to express their own experience through poetry, changing the poem according to their sensibilities. The reader uses pitch and stress, and ...
*
Honorary Poets Honorary Poets are called 'Myung-ye Si-in' in Korea and are the honorary members of the Society of Korean Poets. Originally, the members of the Society of Korean Poets are subject to poets. However, if a person approves and respects the purpose of t ...


References


External links


''Si-nangsong'' on Naver Knowledge Encyclopedia
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