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Palgwe Il
Jang -- Heaven
(South, Father) The first Palgwe is the beginning of all Poomses. The associated
trigram represents Yang (heaven, light), therefore, this Poomse should be
performed with the greatness of Heaven.be performed with the of Heaven.
Palgwe E Jang -- Lake
(South East, Youngest daughter) In the depths of
the lake are treasures and mysteries. The movements of this Palgwe should be
performed knowing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these
limitations. This should lead to a feeling of joy, knowing that we can control
our future.
Palgwe Sam Jang -- Fire
(East, Second daughter) Fire contains a lot of
energy. Fire helped man to survive, but on the other hand had some
catastrophical results. This form should be performed rhythmically, with some
outbursts of energy.
Palgwe Sa Jang -- Thunder
(North East, Eldest son) Thunder comes from the sky
and is absorbed by the earth. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural
forces, circling, gyrating. This Palgwe should be performed with this in mind.
Palgwe Oh Jang -- Wind
(South West, Eldest daughter) Wind is a gently
force, but can sometimes be furious, destroying everything in it's path. Poomse
Palgwe Oh Jang should be performed like the wind: gently, but knowing the
ability of mass destruction with a single movement.
Palgwe Yook Jang -- Water
(West, Second son) Water can move a mountain. The
movements of this Poomse should be performed like water. Sometimes standing
still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river.
Palgwe Chil Jang -- Mountain
(North West, Youngest son) Mountains will always
look majestic, no matter the size. This Poomse should be performed with the
feeling that all movements are this majestic and deserved to be praised.
Palgwe Pal Jang -- Earth
(North, Mother) The associated trigram of this
Poomse is Yin: the end of the beginning, the evil part of all that is good. Even
in this darkness, there is still some light. Performing this Palgwe, one should
be aware that this is the last Palgwe to be learned, it also is the end of a
circle, and therefore it is also the first, the second etc...
