One of Korea’s major holidays, the Dano Festival, happens on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. This day is often marked by South Koreans performing traditional rites: women wash their hair, children eatrice cakes and traditional foodandplay folk games, to name a few...
Koreans also enjoy classical and popular Western music. South Korea has thirty-one symphony orchestras and has produced internationally renowned violinists such as Kyung-hwa Chung and Sarah Chang. There are two categories of traditional dance: court dances and folk dances performed by farmers, ...
During their time in Sanya, South Korean visitors enjoyed diverse local experiences. At dinner banquets, they savored authentic local Sanya cuisine and admired the unique traditional dances of ethnic minorities. Additionally, the tou...
With our Korea Country Guide you can learn about how South Korea is rich in culture that you won’t find anywhere else in Asia. Learn aboutSouth Korean culturethrough their traditional dances, religion and Korean family ties. South Korea – History ...
Seo Ji Yeonis from Seoul, South Korea. She is currently studying for her master’s degree in Beijing Dance Academy, majoring in Chinese folk and ethnic dance. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Korea National University of Arts (K...
Traditional folk dances, some of them ancient, survive, and several—the mask dance (cheoyongmu) of theSillakingdom, the crane dance (hakchum) of the Goryeo, and the dance of the spring nightingale (chunaengjeon)—are supported and promoted by the government as designated “intangible cultura...
How well can a South Korean(韩国) girl play a Chinese woman from ancient (古代的) times?Lim Yoon-a,25,makes it look easy.Lim is a member of the South Korean pop group Girls'Generation.She sings well and dances well.Now,she is also in the TV drama(剧) God of War Zhao Yun (《武...
Experience the beauty of Korean traditions at theAndong Mask Dance Festival, featuring performances of traditional mask dances from around the world. For a taste of modern Korean culture, attend aK-pop concertor visit during theSeoul Lantern Festival, where the city is illuminated with stu...
Andong is known for preserving traditional Korean culture. Visitors can experience a traditional village at Hahoe Folk Village, where they can witness traditional mask dances and visit centuries-old homes. The Andong International Mask Dance Festival is a major cultural event held annually. ...
dozens of Korean side dishes known as banchan (favorites include fresh bean sprouts in a spicy sauce, scallion salad, stir-fried mushrooms, tofu simmered in soy sauce and and more) and a variety of delicious kimchi (Korea’s most beloved dish), all accented with traditional Korean condiments...