Ganggangsullae ((A circle dance))-Korean traditional song

Ganggangsullae is a traditional Korean group folk performance—featuring women holding hands, forming a circle, and singing and dancing—that is designated as both a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Korea and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Overview and Characteristics: It is a representative Korean folk activity for women that combines song, dance, and music. Timing and Region: It was primarily performed on the night of the full moon during Chuseok (the 15th day of the eighth lunar month) or Daeboreum (the first full moon of the lunar year), centering on the coastal and island areas of Jeollanam-do Province (such as Haenam, Jindo, Wando, and Muan). Performance Method: It follows a call-and-response format where a lead singer performs the seolsori (lead verse), and the other participants respond with the dwitsori (refrain, or "Ganggangsullae"). Tempo Variation: The performance begins with a slow rhythm (*Gin-Ganggangsullae*) and gradually accelerates (*Jung-Ganggangsullae* and Jajeun-Ganggangsullae), building excitement and enthusiasm.