KOREA
March 1st Independence Struggle
A nationwide uprising on March 1, 1919 in Korea was an outcry
for national survival in the face of the intolerable aggression, oppression, and
plundering by the Japanese colonialists. An apparent sudden change in the
international situation in the wake of World War I stimulated a group of Korean
leaders to launch an independence struggle, both at home and abroad. Among the
activities of Korean leaders abroad, Syngman Rhee, then in the United States,
planned to go to Paris in 1918 to make an appeal for Korean independence, but
his travel abroad was not permitted by the U.S. government, which considered its
relationship with Japan more important. As an alternative, Rhee made a personal
appeal to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who was in Paris at that time, to place
Korea under the trusteeship of the League of Nations.
Like the birds in heaven - Feell the sounds and enjoy.
In traditional and modern version.
Korea the country from Far East Click above
This Jung-Sun Arirang is the oldest among many other Arirang versions
known dating back over 600 years ago. The name of the composer and the
same person who supposedly written the lyrics of Jung-Sun Arirang were
never known. However, it is known that soon after the rise of new
Chosun dynasty, faithful followers of ex-Koryo dynasty made the song
reflecting their heart felt sorrows while in hiding.
Will it snow, will it rain, will it be a long spell of heavy rain,
Dark clowds of Mansu mountains rush in fast,
Arirang, Arirang, Arariyo, Arirang help me to go pass over the hills again and again,
If it ain't the miles away, why the sweetbrier flowers bloom,
If it ain't the march, why the cuckoo birds are crying,
Hey Mr. Boatman let me cross over the river because Sarit hill chamomile flower leafs are all falling down.
 Happy Week End
Georgios
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