Instead of practicing asceticism according to Buddhist doctrine, the eight Buddhist monks prefer to engage in dancing and singing. One by one, each enters the stage and singing. One by one, each enters the stage and recites a song text with the music. They then begin to dance around the performance area to alively tune set in 12/8 meter, called kkackkich um. Each of their songs and dances have their own special characteristics. At the end, all eight monks join together in a dance that is light and nimble.