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Dol or doljanchi (Korean: 돌; 돌잔치) is a Korean tradition that celebrates a baby's first birthday.. The tradition has been practiced since the early Joseon period. The ceremony typically involves the ritual offering of a samsinsang to the god Samsin (whom is said to watch over children), the preparation of a dolsang with various foods and ritual objects, and a doljabi (based on the ...
Award of ippon decides the winner and ends the match. Ippon is awarded for a successful throw performed with control and power, or for a pin lasting 20 seconds. Submission by strangulation or application of an arm lock at the elbow joint also results in ippon. Awarding of waza-ari (技あり). 'One half point'.
The bow is the traditional Korean greeting, although it is often accompanied by a handshake among men. To show respect when shaking hands, support your right forearm with your left hand. South Korean women usually nod slightly. Western women may offer their hand to a Korean man. Bow when departing.
NYC's Times Square is already preparing for the New Year's Eve festivities. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (Michael M. Santiago via Getty Images)
Beginners start with a rubber practice bow and by practising the movements of hassetsu (八節). The second step for a beginner is to do karabiki (空引) training with a bow without an arrow to learn handling of the bow and performing hassetsu until full draw. Handling and maintenance of the equipment is also part of the training.
It's been nine years since actor Russell Crowe was handcuffed and arraigned for allegedly throwing a phone at a hotel clerk in New York. Crowe had been trying to call his wife in Australia and ...
With Christmas Day just around the corner, see photos of dogs from around the world in the holiday spirit.
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