Traditions and cultures of other country

korea

1. Tradition South Korea

2. South Korea is rich with traditions that center on respect, family, and community What is South Korean tradition?

3. 90% Bowing is a common greeting, with varying degrees of formality depending on the situation and the person being greeted. 1. Greetings and Etiquette

4. Removing shoes before entering homes, temples, and guesthouses is customary. 1. Greetings and Etiquette

5. Giving and recieving objects with both hands demonstrates respect. 1. Greetings and Etiquette

6. Family is central to Korean society, with strong emphasis on respect for elders. 2. Family and Ancestor Veneration

7. Seollal and Chuseok are major holidays where families gather to honor ancestors through rituals and share traditional foods. Specific rituals like "sebae" (deep bow) and "charye" (ancestral rites) are performed during these holidays. 2. Family and Ancestor Veneration

8. Hanbok, the traditional Korean dress, is worn on special occasions like weddings, festivals, and holidays. It embodies elegance and cultural pride 3. Traditional Clothing

9. Seollal (Lunar New Year): Families gather, perform sebae, and eat tteokguk (rice cake soup). Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving): Families gather, perform ancestral rites, and enjoy special foods like songpyeon (stuffed rice cakes). 4. Important Celebrations

10. Baek-il (100th day celebration) and Dol (first birthday): Special banquets are held to celebrate these milestones. Doljabi: A ritual where a baby chooses from various objects, believed to foretell their future. 4. Important Celebrations