KOREA FOUNDATION

When you’re tired or having a hard time, listening to music might help you regain energy. As you hum lyrics that cheer you on or enjoy exciting beats and melodies, you can find new strength. “Munnaery Vaalibaa,” written in 1966, is one such song that empowers people. In Tamil, the title means “Move forward, youth.” The song was written to inspire young people to lead the future not long after Singapore became independent as a city-state. If you want to listen to this upbeat music, scan the QR code. You can watch a performance of the song on the KF ASEAN Culture House’s YouTube channel.





is small enough to put on one’s lap. It produces a heavy bass sound and can play two to three notes simultaneously.