In the fall of 2009, the Young San Preservation Group will perform traditional pomp'ae 범패.  Derived from ancient Buddhist cermonies that were nearly lost to history, pomp'ae, literally "sacred chanting," is a Buddhist tradition of ritual chant that may be compared with Gregorian chant in the Western tradition of Christiantiy. It offers a rich milieu of complex vocal patters and pure, heavy tones intended to induce ruminative calm and faciliate spiritual growth. The Young San Preservation Group's singing will be accompanied by traditional Korean drums, cymbals and gongs as well as ritualized dance pieces known as chakpop 작법. In the entire Buddhist world, the sounds (pomp'ae 범패) and dances (chakpop 작법) of the Young San ceremony are unique to Korea and were nominated in 1973 for preservation as an Intangible Cultural Asset.

Tour Specifications:

Period:                   October - November 2009

Participation Fee:   Available upon request

Contents:               Fourteen performances by eight performers

Category:               Folk Music and Dance / Religious

Time:                      115 minutes

For more information, to receive a press kit with sample DVD or to schedule a performance at your institution, please contact Jennifer Kim at The Korea Society at  (212) 759-7525, ext.309 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it