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Plum blossoms, gayageum sanjo, seonbi culture

2015-01-14

It seems we’re right in the middle of winter, but in the old days people thought that spring actually started getting ready to return around dongji ...

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#Korean Folktales

The Three Wishes

2015-01-08

A long time ago, there lived a married couple in a village. The man and his wife were good-hearted people, and they were always willing to share everything ...

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Etiquette music, Arirang, military music

2015-01-07

Etiquette music called “yeak” was a principle of governance during the Joseon Dynasty. “Ye” means etiquette and “ak” music, and you might wonder ...

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The New “Story of Simcheong,” the Return of a Korean Traditional Musical

2014-12-30

This is a scene from “Simcheong Is Coming,” the madangnori version of one of Korea’s most well-known folk stories, “The Story of Simcheong.” Much ...

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The Rich Man who Became a Pig

2014-12-25

Once upon a time, there lived a rich man in a village. Most people in the village leased his land and farmed it, so the villagers were always flattering ...

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Wine-offering Songs

2014-12-24

In the pansori Heungboga there is a passage where the older brother, Nolbo, goes to visit his younger brother, Heungbo, who has suddenly become a ...

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Nongak, Korea’s latest UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

2014-12-23

A lively performance of janggu, gongs, and drums – that’s nongak. The cheerful and infectious beat created by a nongak band automatically makes ...

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#Korean Folktales

The Tale of Mrs. Domi

2014-12-18

During the reign of King Gaero of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje, there lived a diligent carpenter named Domi. His wife, Arang, was known for ...

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Dancheong, paintings on buildings

2014-12-17

You have probably seen Korean traditional palaces and the main prayer halls of Buddhist temples painted in vivid colors. These colorful paintings ...

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Sinchon Play Bus

2014-12-16

On a Saturday afternoon in December there is a concert underway at Star Plaza on Yonsei Avenue in western Seoul. There’s an event here every weekend ...

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