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South Korea is a land of strict Confucian hierarchy and etiquette is important. In respect much can be said on the differences on how to conduct oneself as a male South Korean and a female South Korean. The bow is the traditional Korean greeting, although it is often accompanied by a handshake among men. To show respect when shaking hands ...
In traditional Korean culture, the image of a male should be rational and calm, and female is emotional and sensitive. Therefore, the male must restrain his sadness. [16] Third, the relatives and friends will write a funeral oration to mourn the deceased and express their grief. This not only details the life of the deceased, but also praises ...
The Four Ceremonial Occasions (Korean: 관혼상제; Hanja: 冠婚喪祭; RR: Gwanhonsangje). [1] The four rites of passage celebrated in this tradition are the coming of age (Gwallye; 관례), marriage (Hollye; 혼례), death, or the funeral rites (Sangrye; 상례), and rites venerating the ancestors (Jerye; 제례). The word Gwanhonsangje an ...
Romanization. kōtō or historical kaitō (noun); nukazuku or nukatsuku or nukadzuku (verb) A kowtow / ˈkaʊtaʊ / (Chinese: 叩头, Pinyin: kòutóu) is the act of deep respect shown by prostration, that is, kneeling and bowing so low as to have one's head touching the ground. In Sinospheric culture, the kowtow is the highest sign of reverence.
Bowing. Bowing (also called stooping) is the act of lowering the torso and head as a social gesture in direction to another person or symbol. It is most prominent in Asian cultures but it is also typical of nobility and aristocracy in many European countries. It is also used in religious contexts, as a form of worship or veneration.
Some families bow to the portraits every morning and in the evening, [14] saying greetings, [18] even though bowing to them is not mandatory even in public places. [12] When a North Korean family mourns a dead member, ceremonial greetings and offerings are made to the deceased, but only after the two portraits have been given the same treatment ...
Ch'ŏndojae. Cheondojae (Korean: 천도재) is a Korean umbrella term for Buddhist rituals based on reincarnation. [1] Cheondojae is also known as after-death ceremonies or Buddhist funeral rites. [2] Buddhists believe when someone dies, their soul is held for 49 days between death and rebirth. [3]
Bin Sangyeo Nori. " Bin Sangyeo Nori " refers to performances by the lead vocalist of the funeral songs called " Apsorikkun " and a group of pallbearers or " Sangdukkun ". " Apsorikkun" sings the first part of the song while others sing the chorus. At the night before, it happens in order to familiarize themselves with carrying the coffin ...