Korean traditions

Haenyeo () are female divers in the South Korean province of Jeju, whose livelihood consists of harvesting a variety of mollusks, seaweed, and other sea life from the ocean. Known for their independent spirit and determination, haenyeo are representative of the semi-matriarchal family structure of Jeju.

Arirang () is a Korean folk song. There are about 3,600 variations of 60 different versions of the song, all of which include a refrain similar to "arirang, arirang, arariyo" (""). It is estimated that the song is more than 600 years old.

Agricultural tool for preparing grains

Dol () or doljanchi () is a Korean tradition that celebrates a baby's first birthday.

Yeondeunghoe (; Korean pronunciation: [jʌnd​ɯ̽ŋɦø]) is a lantern-lighting festival in Korea celebrating the Buddha's Birthday. The date of the celebration is marked on the Korean Lunar calendar as the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. The English translation of the name of the festival is written as Yeondeunghoe, Yeon Deung Hoe, or Yeondeung Hoe. Likewise, the exact English translation of the words, “Yeon” “Deung” “Hoe” are varied with suggested meanings as, “Lotus Lantern Festival” and “lighting a lantern.”

Chinese character representing wishes of happiness

term referring to Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism collectively, considered as a harmonious aggregate

Rock statues from Jeju Island

Gimjang (), also spelled kimjang, is the traditional process of preparation and preservation of kimchi, the spicy Korean fermented vegetable dish, in the wintertime. During the summer months, kimchi is made fresh, from seasonal vegetables. For one month, starting from the tenth month of the year, people prepare large quantities of kimchi that will last throughout the winter.

traditional form of tea ceremony practiced in Korea

living museum

Type of umbrella originating in China

four plants (plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum), representing the four seasons; East Asian artistic theme

Chinese calligraphy culture

thumb|Pyebaek table Pyebaek () is a Korean wedding custom that is traditionally held a few days after the official ceremony, with only family members present. The ceremony begins with the older couple seated on cushions behind a table in front of a painted screen, with the newlyweds opposite them. The newlyweds perform a deep bow which begins standing and ends with the newlyweds pressing their foreheads to their hands while kneeling on the floor. The bride may present the groom's parents with jujubes (Korean dates) and chestnuts, which symbolize children. A variation will have the newlyweds of

Korean view of milestones in life