Jindo Ssitgimgut or the exorcism rite of Jindo 2014-06-04 Every living thing dies at some point in time. It is nature’s unchanging rule. But what makes human death different from all others occurring in nature ... Sounds of Korea
Willow trees 2014-05-28 Since there is no grass or flowers on the barbaric land, it doesn’t feel like spring even when spring comes. This is a passage from a poem written ... Sounds of Korea
Barley 2014-05-21 Queen Jeongsun정순 was the second wife of King Yeongjo영조, who had reigned for 52 years. The 60-year-old king married her when she was only 15 years old. ... Sounds of Korea
Eight Sceneries of Xiaoxiang 2014-05-14 Many people love the Beompijungryu범피중류 part of pansori “The Song of Shimcheong심청” for its leisurely melody celebrating a beautiful scenery. The ... Sounds of Korea
Phoenix 2014-05-07 Korean seonbi, or scholars of the old, often planted royal foxglove trees in their gardens. The lumber was useful when a family had to make quality ... Sounds of Korea
Lotus lanterns 2014-04-30 Around this time of the year, Buddhists in Korea celebrate Buddha’s birthday by putting up colorful lotus lanterns all over the country. The lanterns ... Sounds of Korea
Yellow corbina fishing song 2014-04-23 Spring is the busiest season for not only farmers on land but also fishermen out in the seas. The month of April is the best time for the yellow corvina, ... Sounds of Korea
Bicheon, a heavenly maiden 2014-04-16 Sangwon-sa Temple in Odae-san Mountain in eastern Korea is famous for its depository of Buddha’s crystalline remains called “sari.” But unless ... Sounds of Korea
Bamboo musical instruments 2014-04-09 There are many musical instruments from prehistoric eras made of animal bones. The Korean Central History Museum in Pyongyang has a Bronze Age bone ... Sounds of Korea
Cheongmyeong & Hansik 2014-04-02 Cheongmyeong is a day in the vernal cycle, when the winter cold is said to dissipate and bright, warm sunshine comes to stay for the spring. By the solar ... Sounds of Korea