In South Korea, some 150 historic crafts, customs and celebrations are recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience them to gain a deeper insight into the country, which honours its ...
"Blind musicians can hear sounds even if they cannot see, so no one in this world should be abandoned," according to the ...
The Korean tradition of making sauces from fermented soybeans is set for inclusion on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.According to UNESCO on Tuesday, its assessment ...
Discover the traditional process of making a Janggu, a Korean double-headed drum, from logs, showcasing the incredible skills of Korean artisans. This detailed overview guides you through each step, ...
On a fine bright afternoon in a rural area, near Chungju City, I followed a group of shamanic pilgrims to see a ceremony for ...
Jeff Monague has worked to incorporate Indigenous elements into Base Borden's Remembrance Day ceremonies — an acknowledgement ...
Traditional dances of this kind are common across South Korea — and in places like UNESCO ... and a band of percussionists playing drums and gongs. The result is a lively but fiercely satirical ...
Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yong Hoseong (far left) on Nov. 2 takes a photo with five award-winning Honorary ...
This prompted me to explore Korean traditional music, and I began learning the gayageum, initially as a hobby." Her enthusiasm for the instrument grew from there, eventually becoming her main focus.