Archive of Korean Traditional Folk Songs

(Ganghwa, Gyeonggi Province/ Yi, Chang-ho(70yrs)/ 1993)

◆ Sung while carrying the sheaves of rice that were cut and tied-up at the rice paddy, to the banks of the rice paddy in order to dry them. In areas where the water in the rice paddy did not dry up, the sheaves of rice had to be moved to the banks of the paddy to be dried. Those workers strong enough could even carry upto 12 sheaves at a time.

(Content of Song)
“A sheaf of rice is going up onto the shoulder again
The workers gather their strength to carry the rice stalk bundles
With their backs bent, they carry the rice stalk bundles
Hearing this song, the lady of the house comes out with a jar of rice wine”

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