Folk dancers perform Janggo (or the hourglass-shaped drum) dance. The dance derives from farmer's music and without any fixed format, females with sticks in their left hands dance to the accompaniment of lively rhythms and tunes, featuring a unique...

A cultural exposition marked the celebration of Jamaica's 45-year-old diplomatic relationship with the Republic of Korea at the Hilton Kingston hotel in New Kingston on Friday.

Tradition of Millennia: Korea's song, dance and music hosted by the Korean embassy featured various artforms performed by a visiting Korean cultural delegation.

The performances were part of Korea's bid to host an international exposition on the theme of Living Ocean and Coast: Diversity and Sustainable Activities in Yeosu, Joellanam-do Province in 2012.

According the province's governor, Joon-yung Park, "the venue will provide a platform for addressing various problems faced by humankind, such as environmental pollution and natural disasters and promoting cultural exchanges and cooperation."

A member of the Farmers' Band plays the Janggu or the hourglass- shaped drum

Farmers' Band Music and Dance. Tradition has it that every region of Korea has its own farmers' band that takes the lead in any common village or harvest festival or celebration, hoping for the reaping of a plentiful harvest and wishing for good fortune. The art form is called the Pangut and is comprehensive, combining dance and performance instruments.

Dancers perform Ipchum (impromptu dance) which is based on freely dancing to impromptu music, special breathing techniques and foot movements, the contrasting tension and relaxation of the dance is repeated through flexible timing of the fluctuating rhythms.

A Korean musician plays the Danso, a notched bamboo flute. The tonal qulaity and subtle melodies of the flute convey a feeling of tranquility.