Join young Dori and his grandfather in this spring folk tale as they prepare hadonggaeng, a traditional Korean pufferfish soup, while exploring ancient culinary wisdom and seasonal customs.
Discover the meaning behind the Korean proverb 'At the End of Daehan Comes Yangchun' through the story of a young scholar facing the bitterest winter cold.
Discover the origins of Boatman Freezing-to-Death Day on the 20th day of the 10th lunar month, tracing traditional Korean winter preparations, regional proverbs, and folklore.
Discover the stark Korean proverb about dying during Sohan and Daehan, and how old man Mandol taught his grandson the vital lesson of self-reliance.
Discover Hwatu-taryeong, a traditional Korean folk song where villagers transformed ordinary flower cards into a humorous twelve-month calendar chant to lighten their heavy holiday labor.
Join young Dungi and Pati as they rig a traditional swing ahead of the Dano festival, exploring the rich history and culture of geunetwigi in Joseon-era Korea.
Discover Hongsumagi, a traditional Korean folk ritual performed from New Year's Day to Daeboreum to preemptively ward off misfortune throughout the year.
Discover boripgeumjeom, a traditional Korean agricultural custom practiced on Ipchun where farmers dig up barley sprouts to divine the coming year's harvest.
Discover the origins and thrilling traditions of Gwangju Chilseok Gosaumnori, a colossal Korean knot-fighting play rooted in village legends and seasonal customs.
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.