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🍂 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 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 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 Series 26Jwibulnori(쥐불놀이 · Korean Fire-Play Festival Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionJwibulnori (쥐불놀이) is a traditional Korean fire game played on the eve of the first full moon of the lunar year (Jeongwol Daeboreum).It was both a festive spectacle and a ritual act — believed to chase away evil spirits, prevent crop pests, and bring good fortune for the coming year.The name jw..

🍂 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 Series 24Daksseum(닭싸움 · Korean Chicken Fight)🕰️ 1. IntroductionDaksseum (닭싸움), literally meaning “chicken fight,” is a traditional Korean physical game played mostly by boys, especially during winter.It is a lively balance game that tests strength, endurance, and agility — and, of course, brings out plenty of laughter and cheers.The name comes from dak (chicken) and s..

🍂 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..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 22Mapaenori(마패놀이 · Korean Horse Token Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionMapaenori (마패놀이) is a traditional Korean imaginative play inspired by the mapae — a metal horse token used during the Joseon Dynasty to signify official authority and permission to use government horses.In villages, children would create their own mapae from wood, clay, or paper and pretend to be roya..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 21 Bangseokttameokgi(방석따먹기 · Korean Mat Stealing Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionBangseokttameokgi (방석따먹기), literally meaning “stealing the mat,” is a lively Korean outdoor game that tests speed, timing, and clever tactics.It was often played by children in schoolyards or village courtyards, especially during festivals or after classes.The word bangseok means “cushion” ..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 20Oejultagi(외줄타기 · Korean Tightrope Walking) 🕰️ 1. IntroductionOejultagi (외줄타기), or Korean tightrope walking, is a traditional performance art that combines acrobatics, rhythm, and storytelling.It was often performed during village festivals and major holidays, captivating audiences with its elegance, humor, and thrilling balance.The word oejul means “single ro..