Gainjeonmokdan


Gainjeonmokdan is a Korean court dance, and literally means "beautiful people plucking peonies". This jeongjae was initiated and arranged by Hyomyeong Seja in 1829 to please his father, King Sunjo. Gainjeonmokdan was first recorded in Mujajinjak uiqwe in 1828.
In performance, peonies in a large vase for a prop are placed in the center of the stage, and then female dancers from divided two groups anticipate the flowers as moving around the vase. Dancers pick a peony one by one, and then dance in a calm movement.

Changsa

Changsa is verses of the accompanying song for dance or other performing arts. It is used for gainjeonmokdan
ChangsaTranslation
만떨기의 꽃이 피어 궁궐을 비추는데 The blossoms of a thousand of flowers shed light on the palace,
붉은 꽃 노란 꽃은 시샘하듯 영롱해라 So splendid are red flowers, yellow flowers as if one envies.
새로 만든 옥피리는 청평악을 울리고 The new-made jade piri resounds cheongpyeongak,
향기로운 꽃잎에는 나비들이 날아드네 Butterflies fly around the fragrant flower petals.