Korean Traditional Games 62

Korean Traditional Game : Ssibburigi Nori

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 32Ssibburigi Nori(씨 뿌리기놀이 · Korean Seed-Sowing Festival Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionSsibburigi Nori (씨 뿌리기놀이), meaning “seed-sowing play,” is a traditional Korean agricultural festival held in spring to celebrate the beginning of a new farming season.It symbolizes renewal, gratitude, and hope for a bountiful harvest.Long before machinery, Korean farmers worked close..

Korean Traditional Game : Chuseok Dalmajinol-i

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 29Chuseok Dalmajinol-i(추석 달맞이놀이 · Korean Harvest Moon Festival Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionChuseok Dalmajinol-i (추석 달맞이놀이), meaning “moon-viewing play during Chuseok,” is one of Korea’s most cherished traditional customs.It takes place on the night of Chuseok — the Korean Harvest Moon Festival — when families and villagers gather under the bright full moon to expres..

Korean Traditional Game : Mosimgi Nori

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 28Mosimgi Nori(모심기놀이 · Korean Rice-Planting Festival Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionMosimgi Nori (모심기놀이), or the rice-planting festival game, is a traditional Korean farming event that celebrates cooperation, song, and joy during the rice-planting season.It was not only an essential agricultural task but also a moment of unity — when villagers came together to help eac..

Korean Traditional Game : Haemajinol-i

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 27Haemajinol-i(해맞이놀이 · Korean New Year’s Sunrise Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionHaemajinol-i (해맞이놀이), meaning “sunrise greeting play,” is a traditional Korean custom in which people gather to watch the first sunrise of the New Year.This beautiful tradition reflects the Korean spirit of renewal — welcoming a fresh beginning with gratitude, hope, and shared joy.Families ..

Korean Traditional Game : Sullae Japgi

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 25Sullae Japgi(술래잡기 · Korean Tag Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionSullae Japgi (술래잡기), or Korean tag, is one of the most beloved and enduring traditional games in Korea.Played by children in every generation, it captures the essence of movement, laughter, and community.The word sullae means “it” or “seeker,” referring to the person who chases others, and japgi means “to ..

Korean Traditional Game : Kkorijapgi

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 23Kkorijapgi(꼬리잡기 · Korean Tail-Chasing Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionKkorijapgi (꼬리잡기), meaning “catching the tail,” is a traditional Korean outdoor group game that combines strategy, teamwork, and agility.It was one of the most popular games played by children during festivals, picnics, or after school — full of laughter, running, and shouts of excitement.The name c..