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🍂 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..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 26Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Cosmic LightInside the main hall of Bulguksa Temple sits the Gilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue, a magnificent embodiment of light, wisdom, and the boundless compassion of the universe.Created during..

🌿 한국 전통놀이 77편 풀싸움✨ 1. 놀이의 개요풀싸움은 들이나 논둑에서 자란 풀을 뽑아 풀잎이나 줄기를 맞붙여 힘겨루기를 하는 전통 어린이 놀이입니다.특히 여름철 논매기나 모심기가 끝난 뒤, 아이들이 자연 속에서 쉬며 즐기던 순수한 자연놀이로 전해졌습니다.도구도, 규칙도 단순하지만 승부와 웃음이 함께하는 한국의 대표 초여름 놀이입니다.🍀 2. 놀이의 방법들판이나 논두렁에서 질기고 탄력 있는 풀을 뽑습니다.대표적으로 ‘질경이풀’, ‘쇠뜨기’, ‘쑥대’, ‘강아지풀’ 등이 사용됩니다.각자 자신의 풀잎 끝을 서로 맞대고 당기거나 꼬아 잡아당깁니다.끊어지지 않고 남은 사람이 이기며, 풀의 질기고 강한 성질이 곧 승부의 포인트가 됩니다.이긴 풀은 “이긴 장사”라 불리며, 다음 풀과 연속 승부를 겨룹니다.몇..

한국의 국보 이야기 시리즈 33사진출처 : 국가유산청 - 창녕 신라 진흥왕 척경비 -📍 위치: 경상남도 창녕군 창녕읍 교상리⏳ 시대: 신라 진흥왕 21년(560년경)✨ 1. 역사와 개요창녕 신라 진흥왕 척경비는 신라의 국경 확장을 기념해 세운 비석으로, 신라 제24대 **진흥왕(眞興王)**이 영토를 넓히고 국권을 강화하던 시기의 역사를 보여주는 귀중한 유물입니다. 이 비는 진흥왕이 직접 순행하며 새로운 영토를 다스리게 된 지역에 세운 국경 기념비(척경비, 拓境碑) 중 하나로, 현재 남한 곳곳에서 발견된 여러 진흥왕비들 가운데 가장 보존 상태가 뛰어난 비석으로 평가받습니다.🏛️ 2. 구조와 특징높이 약 2.3m, 너비 1.1m의 화강암으로 만들어졌습니다.윗부분에는 구름을 타고 나는 용무늬가 새겨진 **..

Korean Proverb Series 32The Grass Is Greener on the Other Side“남의 떡이 커 보인다”(Namui tteogi keo boinda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “남의 떡이 커 보인다” literally means“Other people’s rice cakes look bigger.”It reflects the human tendency to believe that what others have is better than our own.This saying humorously describes envy and discontent — the idea that we often fail to appr..

Korean Proverb Series 31See One Thing, and You Know Ten"하나를 보면 열을 안다"(Hanareul bomyeon yeoreul anda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “하나를 보면 열을 안다” literally translates to:“By seeing one, you know ten.”It means that a single clue or action can reveal a person’s true nature or the whole situation. The proverb highlights the value of insight and observation — the ability to unde..

🌾 Korean Folktale Series 32“The Boy Who Served His Parents Even After Death”(죽어서도 효도한 소년 · Jugeoseodo Hyodo-han Sonyeon)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a small mountain village, there lived a poor but devoted boy named Chun-seok. His parents were old and frail, and though he was young, he worked every day to gather firewood and bring food to their table.One harsh winter, snow buried the fields, an..

🐉 Korean Folktale Series 31“The Legend of the Dragon Horse”(용마 이야기 · Yongma Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, during the days of ancient kings, there lived a noble warhorse said to be born from the union of a dragon and a mare. The horse, with scales shimmering beneath its mane and eyes bright like morning stars, was known as Yongma, the Dragon Horse.Yongma belonged to a brave general who served ..

🍂 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 ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 25Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele of King Taejong Muyeol(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The King Who Unified the LandStanding quietly in Gyeongju, the Stele of King Taejong Muyeol honors Kim Chun-chu (604–661), the 29th king of the Silla Kingdom, who played a pivotal role in unifying the Three Kingdoms of Korea — Silla, Baekje..