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Jindo arirang
Jindo arirang is one of the most famous folk songs of Jeolla Province. Jindo is the island located southwest of Jeolla Province. Its scenery is beautiful, and its indigenous culture is well preserved. This song is known to be created at the end of the Japanese colonial period. Beginning with a tasteful melody and a sorrowful text, this piece becomes more exciting as the tempo accelerates towards the end.