Performing Arts: Geommu (Sword Dance) Updated: November 12, 2000 Click on the small pictures to see the full-sized version. Beompae (5/31/2000) Buchaechum (11/12/2000) Bukchum (6/6/2000) Court Dance (9/26/2000) Drums (11/12/2000) Folk Songs (9/26/2000) Geommu (Sword Dance) (11/12/2000) Hwagwan-mu (12/26/2000) Jongmyo Cherye-ak (9/26/2000) Little Angels 1 (7/16/2001) Little Angels 2 (7/16/2001) Mask Dance 1 (10/8/2000) Mask Dance 2 (11/12/2000) Musicians (6/6/2000) Nong-ak (6/6/2000) Performances 1 (6/6/2000) Performances 3 (6/25/2000) Saenghwang (9/26/2000) Samulnori (9/26/2000) Seungmu (Monk Dance) (12/26/2000) Tightrope Walking (5/31/2000) This sword dance was performed by 2 Giseang wearing the uniforms of Silla Dynasty soldiers. Facing each other, they flourish their swords and mirror each other's movements. The origin of Geommu comes from Hwarang Hwangchang who lived during the Silla Dynasty and performed a sword dance to kill the King of the Baekje Dynasty. Different regions have different versions. Return to the main picture page.

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