Korean Masks and Mask Dance

April 26, 2008

Filed under: General — ChemMaster @ 6:12 am

Article written by aivilo!

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Masks are called tal in Korean, but can also be known as gamyeon, gwangdae, chorani, talbak and talbagaji. Korean masks come with a black cloth attached to the sides of the masks. They are designed in a way to cover the back of the head and at the same time simulate black hair. (more…)

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The Music Of China

April 5, 2008

Filed under: Chinese — ChemMaster @ 11:35 pm

Article written by Kitsie

Everyone knows about music, right? Guitars, pianos, and harps are all modern instruments that most people are familiar with. What about ancient Chinese music that dates all the way back to the Zhou Dynasty, from 1122 BC - 256 BC? What about the music of our ancestors? Though the music today may have a richer aspect, and be more commercialized in Hong Kong and Taiwan, most of its diverse, unique aspects are retained in the music produced in Mainland China.

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