Expecting a Modern Reinterpretation of Lyric Literature, Participants Wanted Until the 20th of Next Month
A rap competition for youth will be held in Damyang-gun, the cradle of lyrical literature.
On the 30th, Jeonnam Damyang-gun announced that it will host the 5th National Youth Lyric Poem Rap Festival on July 8.
As of the application date, any youth aged 13 to 18 can participate.
Through this competition, the county aims to create an opportunity where youth take the lead by combining the traditional Joseon Dynasty genre of Korean literature, Gasa (歌辭), with modern rhythms, blending tradition and modernity.
The lyrics for the competition must use works from the "100 Korean Masterpieces of Gasa," and both the lyrics and composition must be original creations.
Applicants must submit a video along with the lyrics, and prizes include 3 million KRW for the grand prize, 2 million KRW each for two excellence awards, 1 million KRW each for two merit awards, and 500,000 KRW each for four encouragement awards.
A county official said, "We hope for much interest and participation so that Gasa (歌辭) can develop alongside rap music, which is familiar to youth. Especially since this competition will be held together with the Gasa Literature Corn Festival, we will do our best to make it a festival where residents can enjoy Gasa culture together."
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