From Tadpole to Froggie Posted by Ginny on Oct 16, 2010
There’s a cute little song that Korean children are taught to sing. The song is about a tadpole that turns into a frog. Hope you like the song as much as I do! 개울가에 올챙이 한마리 (One tadpole in a creek) 꼬물 꼬물 헤엄치다 (wiggles wiggles around) 뒷다리가 쏘옥 (hind legs out) 앞다리가 쏘옥 (front…
Famous Korean People in Classical Music Posted by Ginny on Oct 13, 2010
Korean people have been contributing to classical music for awhile now. The following Korean people are celebrated specialists in the field of classical music. They are the pride and joy of Korea, so you may have heard of them! Hanna Chang (장한나) is a famous cellist. Ironically, her first instrument was the piano, not the…
National Treasures of North Korea Posted by Ginny on Oct 10, 2010
North Korea is home to some of Korea’s national treasures. The following items are considered national treasures because they have a historical, cultural and artistic importance. The Paintings in Anak Tomb No. 3 (안악3호분), are some of the best preserved cave paintings in North Korea. These paintings are considered the 67th national treasure. The Paintings have…
Korean Dances Posted by Ginny on Oct 7, 2010
Traditional Korean dances are vibrant examples of how unique and ornate the Korean arts are. Here are some Korean dances that I would recommend you see. Taepyeongmu (태평무) is a dance characterized by women wearing long sleeves. This dance was originally performed to promote peace in a time when Korea was constantly invaded by other…
Korean Rice Porridge Posted by Ginny on Oct 4, 2010
Juk (죽) is a type of Korean rice porridge. Rice porridges are easy to make because all you need to do is boil some leftover rice with water. When people normally think of rice porridge, they think of a watery type mixture with little taste. This is hardly the case, because there are many different…
Three Bears Song Posted by Ginny on Oct 1, 2010
Three Bears (곰 세 마리) is a cute Korean children’s song about the three bears from the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Korean children are taught to sing this song in tandem to a set of body motions. If you’re not afraid of looking silly, take a look at this video to learn the…
Korean Folk Villages Posted by Ginny on Sep 28, 2010
If you want a glimpse of Korean culture, try visiting a Korean folk village. Korean folk villages are outdoor museums where people can see and learn about Korean culture before modernization. Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을) is a village in Seoul. The area is known for its traditional Korean houses. In the far distance, you can…