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Arirang Festival, Pyongyang, North Korea
Arirang Festival, Pyongyang, North Korea
One of the most amazing spectacles I have ever seen, and hardly done justice by a mere video clip. For more, head to www.axisofeviltour.com
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Mass Games of Arirang (North Korean mass performances) 1/2
Mass Games of Arirang (North Korean mass performances) 1/2
Mass games or mass gymnastics are a form of performing arts or gymnastics in which large numbers of performers take part in a highly regimented performance that emphasizes group dynamics rather than individual prowess. Because of the vast scale of the performance, with often tens of thousands of performers, mass games are performed in stadiums, often accompanied by a background of card-turners occupying the seats on the opposite side from the viewers. Mass games are typically used to emphasize themes of political propaganda. They developed alongside 19th century nationalist movements, particularly the Czech Sokol movement, as they embodied youth, strength, militarism, and unity.[citation needed] Today, mass games are regularly performed only in North Korea, where they take place to celebrate national holidays such as the birthdays of rulers Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il. In recent years, they have been the main attraction of the Arirang Festival in Pyongyang. The 2004 film A State of Mind details the training of two young girls from Pyongyang who perform in the mass games.
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North Korea Arirang Festival. Mass Games
North Korea Arirang Festival. Mass Games
Welcome to the strangest show on earth www.guardian.co.uk Take your seats for one of the greatest, strangest, most awe-inspiring political spectacles on earth. Forget the nukes, forget the poverty, forget the reclusive reputation; this country is going to entertain you like you have never been entertained before. All welcome - even American imperialists and journalists. In what may prompt the biggest influx of foreigners in North Korea's history, its "Great Leader", Kim Jong-il, is inviting the outside world to a party: the Arirang mass gymnastic display. The impoverished country has not only opened its doors to the event, which runs until mid-October, it is subsidising visitors to come through. Its ageing fleet of Tupolevs is offering several free flights from Beijing. Diplomats around the world have been selling tickets. Hotels in Pyongyang have never been so full. Yet North Korea is pathologically suspicious of outsiders. In this country of 23 million people, there are only 300 foreign residents. Normally, there are so few visiting tourists and business people that overseas consular and Koryo airline offices are empty. Arirang, however, is part of a propaganda offensive on a scale that would make a big-spending Hollywood mogul envious. The stage is the 150000-capacity May Day stadium in Pyongyang, and the cast is 100000 strong. The performance is a technicolour mix of entertainment: a floorshow by 1000 dancers; a military tattoo; a martial arts display; hordes of <b>...</b>
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North korean arirang festival
North korean arirang festival
A bit from the 2002 Arirang festival
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Arirang Festival 2011 begins in North Korea
Arirang Festival 2011 begins in North Korea
Pyongyang, August 1 (KCNA) -- The performance of the grand gymnastic and artistic extravaganza "Arirang", a winner of Kim Il Sung Prize, began with due ceremony at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang on Monday evening on the 63rd anniversary of the birthday of the DPRK. "Arirang" gave its premiere in 2002. The creating staff produced new scenes depicting the mental power of the servicepersons and people of the DPRK who have brought about eye-opening events under the leadership of the great party and its proud appearance. Among the audience were Kim Ki Nam and Choe Ryong Hae, secretaries of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, DPRK Vice-Premier Kang Nung Su, officials of working people's organizations, ministries and national institutions, servicepersons of the People's Army and working people in Pyongyang. Present there on invitation were overseas compatriots and foreign guests. An Tong Chun, minister of Culture, said in his speech that "Arirang" would instill fresh energy and courage into the servicepersons and people and demonstrate the appearance of single-mindedly united socialist Korea and the wisdom and talents of Koreans. As the melody of the song "His Ideal" resounded forth, such slogans as "Highest Tribute to the Great Leader, Father of Nation" and "Highest Glory to the Great Leader Comrade Kim Jong Il" appeared on the background one after another. When the performance started, the entire stadium turned into a huge sea of cheering performers and <b>...</b>
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Arirang festival opening in North Korea - no comment
Arirang festival opening in North Korea - no comment
Pyongyang opened the Arirang Festival, a massive dance and gymnastics performance.... No Comment | euronews: watch the international news without commentary | www.euronews.net
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2011 Arirang Mass Games (Part 1/3)
2011 Arirang Mass Games (Part 1/3)
Arirang Mass Games in Pyongyang, DPRK (North Korea). Opening night August 1, 2011. Full trip report and travel blog from our visit at: www.trekfortwo.com
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North Korea - Arirang Gymnastics Festival
North Korea - Arirang Gymnastics Festival
A rare glimpse into the Arirang Festival, the biggest Gymnastics event in the world. Pyongyang, North Korea. April 2007
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Arirang Festival Mass Games - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Arirang Festival Mass Games - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Arirang Festival Mass Games footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. www.lindsayfincher.com
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Arirang Festival (Mass Games) in North Korea, 2011 (Part 1 of 2)
Arirang Festival (Mass Games) in North Korea, 2011 (Part 1 of 2)
Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, August 27, 2011. heartofbeijing.blogspot.com
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DPRK (North Korea): Arirang Festival
DPRK (North Korea): Arirang Festival
Largest choreographed show on earth. Singing, dancing, synchronized movements. Depicts North Korea's "stuggle," their version of history, etc. The images in the background are ten thousand students holding cards, forming human pixels to create the images. May 2007
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Kuramoto Yuki at Arirang Festival 2010: Virgin Road For Celebration
Kuramoto Yuki at Arirang Festival 2010: Virgin Road For Celebration
Kuramoto sensei in Seoul on 28 September 2010, at Seoul Plaza (outdoor performance). His third piece was performed together with an orchestra. Virgin Road For Celebration
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Arirang Festival (Mass Games) in North Korea, 2011 Highlights
Arirang Festival (Mass Games) in North Korea, 2011 Highlights
heartofbeijing.blogspot.com Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, August 27, 2011. For full videos, see: www.youtube.com
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Arirang festival 2010
Arirang festival 2010
This Grand Mass Gymnastics and Artistic Performance Arirang was held in the Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang. The huge mosaic pictures at the back are created by thousands of very well trained and disciplined school children, each holding up coloured card.
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DPRK (North Korea): Arirang Festival
DPRK (North Korea): Arirang Festival
Largest choreographed show on earth. Tens of thousands of performers in perfectly synchronized movements with song and dance telling the North Korean story. May 2007
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DPRK (North Korea): Arirang Festival
DPRK (North Korea): Arirang Festival
Largest choreographed show on earth. Tens of thousands of performers in perfect synchronized movements depicting North Korean history and socialist ideals.
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North Korea Arirang Festival 2008
North Korea Arirang Festival 2008
ARIRANG Festival in Pyong Yang North Korea [Cannon Variation remix]
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DPRK Mass Games 2008 Arirang Festival 평양
DPRK Mass Games 2008 Arirang Festival 평양
A video of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) Mass Games held in Pyongyang www.japanvisitor.com in 2008. The 2008 Mass Games celebrated the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the DPRK in 1948.