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Buk, Korean traditional drum. Traditional Korean musical instruments comprise a wide range of string, wind, and percussion instruments. Many traditional Korean musical instruments (especially those used in Confucian ceremonies) derive from Chinese musical instruments.
The janggu (Korean: 장구, also transliterated as janggo or changgo) or seyogo (세요고; 細腰鼓; lit. slim waist drum) is a drum often used in traditional Korean music. [1] [2] It consists of an hourglass-shaped body with two heads made from various types of leather. [2]
Songpyeon (Korean: 송편) is a traditional Korean food made of rice powder. Its shape resembles a half moon and it is a representative rice cake of Korean holidays and traditional culture. It is a type of tteok, small rice cakes, and variety of fillings are used—some include red bean paste, toasted sesame seeds, and chestnuts.
Yakgwa is a food with a long history. It was made for Buddhist rites during the Later Silla era (668–935). [10] It was popular during the Goryeo Dynasty and was enjoyed by royal families, aristocrats, temples, and private houses. [11]
The gayageum or kayagum (Korean: 가야금; Hanja: 伽倻琴) is a traditional Korean musical instrument. It is a plucked zither with 12 strings, though some more recent variants have 18, 21 or 25 strings. It is probably the best known traditional Korean musical instrument. [1]
During the 12th century, Korea received musical instruments as gifts from the Chinese ruler, which were used by the orchestra at Confucian rituals. [51] These influences provided Unified Silla with robust opportunities to develop its music culture after Korean performers' visits to China and vice versa Chinese performers visited Korea in 1116.
Korean cuisine is the set of foods and culinary styles which are associated with Korean culture.This cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient agricultural and nomadic traditions in Korea and southern Manchuria, Korean cuisine reflects a complex interaction of the natural environment and different cultural trend
Hwachae, cold Korean punch made with fruits, edible flower petals, tteok, steamed grains, or traditional medical ingredients Bori sudan , barley punch Huintteok sudan , punch with garaetteok , cylindrical tteok