About Us

한주리 (Hanjuri) has multiple meanings depending on how you read the characters:

• 한 (韓) (Han): 

  • • "One"; or,

    • "Korean"; or,

    • A complex feeling or emotional concept in Korean culture representing sorrow or accumulated resentment from historical oppression; or,

    • Of Ancient Chinese origin, philosophically representing “big and bright”.

• 주리 (Juri):

  • • Of Native Korean origin, in modern usage, meaning "to give"; or,

    • Literally, "spreading"; or,

    • Sometimes given as a name to children wishing the child to spread joy and positivity.

When put together, we interpret 한주리 (Hanjuri) to represent one group spreading happiness and joy. 

Other interpretations include:

• 주리 (Spreading) [awareness of] 한 (Korean) [culture]

• [Inspire people by] 주리 ("transferring") [the] 한 (emotions) [through Pungmul]

Our mission is to build a community of performers through a shared passion for pungmul and bring bright, joyful energy to those around us with our take on tradition.