Mexico and Korea united through cumbia

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A group of Mexican musicians took the song “ Arirang ,” considered one of the anthems in Korea and, as if it was a recipe, they added the sounds of güiro , trumpets , congas , violins , electric guitars , and let it simmer. The result? A cumbia version that tastes like two countries.

It is the Colectivo Nacional Mx , winners of the first edition of the 2018 Arirang Concour .

This Wednesday, the Korean Cultural Center , the Embassy of the Republic of Korea , and Mexico City’s government made the official release of the video with this version of the song called “Arirang en Cumbia ” (Arirang in Cumbia) where the members of Colectivo Nacional Mx were present.

“Arirang is a masterpiece of Asian culture and it’s a piece of traditional music that has been part of the Korean identity for years, just as ‘ Cielito Lindo ’ and ‘ La Llorona ’ are for us; in this song, you will notice a radical difference. We’re sure that when people in Korea listen to [this version of] Arirang, the will receive a nice surprise but always with a smile on their face,” said the members of the group.

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The ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Mexico Sang-Il Kim shared a quote by writer José Martí : “Great things cannot be achieved without great friends.”

“On this occasion, you will be able to enjoy a Mexican version of the most famous song in Korea, the Arirang , combined with the rhythm of Mexican cumbia . I’m sure that by listening to [this version of the] Arirang, everyone will want to dance with me and teach me two or three cumbia moves.”

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The director of the Korean Cultural Center, Youngdoo Park , asserted that they did not spare any human or economic resources to film the video, which features the Korean Pavilion in the Chapultepec Park , Mexico City’s Zócalo , and the dancers of the Templo Mayor, as well as the Reforma Avenue .

Youngdoo also asserted that the Arirang Concour will take place this year as a way to share Korean culture besides K-pop and promote creativity.

The actor and congressman Sergio Mayer , president of the Culture Commission and congressman David Bautista also attended the release of the video directed by Hugo Arizmendi from KUTER producer house .

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