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Ganggangsullae (Korean: 강강술래) is an ancient Korean dance that was first used to bring about a bountiful harvest and has developed into a cultural symbol for Korea. It incorporates singing, dancing, and playing and is exclusively performed by women. [1] The dance is mostly performed in the southwestern coastal province of South Jeolla ...
Talchum, mask dance drama in the Republic of Korea 2022 01742: Talchum (탈춤) is a Korean dance performed while wearing a mask, and often involves singing and dancing. Knowledge, beliefs and practices related to jang making in the Republic of Korea 2024 01975: Jang is a variety of Korean condiments, such as ganjang, doenjang, and gochujang.
Seungmu is a Korean dance performed by Buddhist monks. It is one of the most famous Korean traditional dances and designated as South Korea's important intangible cultural asset number 27 in 1969. It has been developed into a solo dance by professional dancers.
The Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Culture (EKFC; Korean: 한국민속대백과사전; Hanja: 韓國民俗大百科事典) is a digital encyclopedia operated by the South Korean National Folk Museum of Korea, and thus supported by the South Korean government. [1] [2] It focuses on various topics related to traditional Korean culture. [2]
The Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture [1] (EKLC; Korean: 한국향토문화전자대전; Hanja: 韓國鄕土文化電子大典; abbreviated 향문) is an online encyclopedia operated by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) and the Ministry of Education, which are in turn supported by the South Korean government. [2]
Korean traditional dance originated in ancient shamanistic rituals thousands of years ago. By the time of the later Korean kingdoms, Goryeo and Joseon, in the 2nd millennium AD, Korean traditional dance benefited from regular support of the royal court, numerous academies, and even an official ministry of the government.
Seungjeonmu (Korean: 승전무) is a Korean court dance to wish for and celebrate victory. It is originated 2000 years ago and is composed of a sword dance and drum dance called mugo. Seungjeonmu or Dance of Military Triumph was performed to wish for victory from gods of earth and heaven when the nation was at war. Seungjeonmu is South Korea's ...
Buchaechum's inclusion in international cultural festivals and events has helped to raise awareness of this traditional Korean dance and its significance in Korean heritage. In cities and towns with a large presence of Korean immigrants, Buchaechum may be seen at yearly celebrations which may take place at a local church, temple, or cultural ...