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The band building is located in Changing Dong, Iksan.

Inside, the walls are covered with colorful banners and the sheets of music were scattered everywhere.

Even though it was early in the morning, there were many members who were tidying up the place and more and more people showed up for practice.

The people who showed up were all senior citizens who are 60 years old and more.

They said hi to each other and changed and got ready for the day.

The atmosphere was full of laughter and energy and people who dressed in red and yellow seem very happy.

The members are over 60 years old and the band was organized by HyangSik Kang and KiDong Moon in 2013.

HyangSik Kang is 67 years old and teamed up with Moon to organize Pool Mul Band in the Iksan area.

He teaches people who are interested in the Korean traditional music three times a week.

He said that it is not that hard to learn Sa Mul, Pan Guk, and Honam Do Nong Ak.

Anybody who wants to learn can stop by and learn how to play.

"Doo Rae Pool Mul is the music that played for farmers who are working in the field. Music made work fun and enjoyably. They used to play the Doo Rae Poong Jang when they weed the field," Kang said.

Kang volunteers with his band to teach Doo Rae Pool Mul to people in the area.

In April, they performed for elderly people at a church in the WangKoong Myun Dahnoh festival.

The band is also planning to visit hospitals to perform for elderly patients.

Kang feels very grateful to their members who always work hard and support their activities.

"I am very thankful towards the members of the band. We wouldn't be able to do much work if it weren't for our members," said Kang.

DooRae poong Mul inspires with active and full life. T

he door is always open to anyone who wants to learn and perform.

Words: perform 공연하다 senior citizens 노인 traditional 전통의 tidy up 치우다 show up 출석하다 weed 잡초를 뽑다 grateful 감사하는 inspire 영감을 주는

/원문기사=527호 9면 평균나이 60대 이상 두레풍물단