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Jaesil: Preparing for Ancestral Rites at the Traditional Memorial Hall
Join Dojin and a mountain caretaker as they prepare for ancestral rites at a traditional Korean jaesil, balancing heavy duties with quiet twilight warmth.
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Seasonal Customs
Sanggang: Frost’s Descent, Chrysanthemum Wine, and Late Autumn Traditions
Discover the seasonal customs of Sanggang (Frost’s Descent), the eighteenth solar term in Korea, featuring the rich heritage of brewing chrysanthemum wine and late autumn traditions.
Folktales & Legends
The Devoted Sisters-in-Law: A Joseon Folk Tale of Wisdom and Integrity
Discover 'The Devoted Sisters-in-Law,' a warm late-Joseon folk tale highlighting the wisdom, integrity, and quiet strength of two women preserving family harmony.
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Soepungjang: The Sacred Bronze Percussion of Southern Gyeonggi Rituals
Discover Soepungjang, the unique standing bronze-percussion ensemble style performed by sani musicians during hereditary shaman rituals in southern Gyeonggi Province.
Seasonal Customs
Daeseol: The Winter Solar Term, Barley Blankets, and Grandpa’s Wisdom
Experience Daeseol, the twenty-first solar term, through the eyes of young Dori and his grandfather as they discover the quiet resilience of winter barley fields.
Folktales & Legends
Illweto-Bonpul-i: The Jeju Island Myth of Tosan-Bonhyangdang Shrine
Discover 'Illweto-bonpul-i', a traditional Jeju Island deity myth from Tosan-bonhyangdang shrine featuring divine marriages, iron boxes, and folk religion.
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The Apprentice, the Paper Bottle, and the Secrets of Korean Lacquerware
When an overeager apprentice mistakes a paper water bottle for wood and douses it in natural lacquer, a Joseon workshop learns how ancient materials transform into sturdy masterpieces.
Seasonal Customs
Jang-gwi-taryeong: The Tragic Tale of the Pheasant and the Red Bean
Discover the tragic and satirical Korean folktale of a male and female pheasant arguing over a red bean in the snow, exploring the history of Jang-gwi-taryeong.
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Threads of Imperial Dignity: The Korean Empire’s Garment Reforms
Discover the intricate world of Korean Empire garment workshops, where artisans meticulously sewed rank-denoting ribs onto traditional official hats amidst sweeping imperial dress reforms.
Seasonal Customs
The Little New Year: Warmth, Red Beans, and Growing Up on Dongji
Experience the warmth of winter through the eyes of eight-year-old Buni on Dongji, the shortest day of the year, when families share red bean porridge and gain a year of age.