HACD (Hallyu Archetypal Culture Delegation)

 Exploring Unique Cultural Treasures: Mithila Painting and Korean Traditional Painting Art serves as a mirror reflecting the essence of a culture, capturing its history, beliefs, and aesthetic sensibilities. Mithila painting from India and Korean traditional painting are two remarkable art forms that have stood the test of time, each carrying a unique value within their respective cultures. Despite their geographical and historical differences, these art forms share common threads of storytelling, symbolism, and cultural preservation.   Mithila Painting:  A Glimpse into Indian Folklore Mithila painting, also known as Madhubani art, originates from the Mithila region of Bihar, India. Rooted in ancient traditions, this vibrant art form is deeply intertwined with daily life and rituals. Typically created by women, Mithila paintings are characterized by intricate detailing, bold colours, and strong geometric patterns. The themes often revolve around mythology, folklore, and nature. The wal

  Haenyeo: The Mermaid Folklore and Myths In the coastal regions of South Korea, an extraordinary group of women known as the Haenyeo have defied gender norms and tamed the turbulent seas for centuries. These fearless divers, often dubbed "sea women," represent a unique and cherished facet of Korean culture. Their captivating story, deeply rooted in tradition and resilience, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history, traditions, and unique way of life of the Haenyeo, It has also given rise to a rich tapestry of folklore and myths that reflect the deep cultural significance of their profession In this article, we'll embark on a journey to explore the captivating world of the Haenyeo, shedding light on their history, skills, and the cultural significance they hold in South Korea and beyond.   Haenyeo: Views from the Past (Image Source: The Korea Times)  Origin of Haenyeo   The Haenyeo tradition is believed to have originated as early as the 17th century during the Joseo

SINGYO: THE SPIRIT TEACHINGS (part-4) After the Big Dipper and the importance of number seven, the next iconography of Singyo that I'll be discussing with you all will be: Singyo and its iconographies - 'Sindansu or the Divine Tree'. 🌳 SINDANSU can also be interpreted as the tree of life or the World Tree. There are also many other terms representing Sindansu. "World Tree" depicting the seven Slavic Deities (9th CE) ⚡ Perun: the God of thunder 🌞  Dazhbog: the God of the Sun 🔥 Svarog: the God of fire and blacksmithing 💣 Svetovid: the God of War 👼 Mokosh: the Goddess of fertility and weaving 💕 Lada: the Goddess of love and beauty 🍀  Jarilo: the God of Vegetation and fertility So, now we are looking at the Svetovid stone column (present in the Krakow Archaeological Museum, Poland). We can see that this is the same kind of column that we can find in the book. This is very commonly found in the Slavic nations, like Poland, Ukraine, Russia and so on. The "Wo

EASTERN LEARNING DONGHAK AND HONGIK INGAN PART -1 People's World What kind of world have we dreamed of ?  You might be saying a world without war, a world without poverty or a world with lots of chocolates 🍫, amusement parks 🎡🎢. You can definitely say that. But for a literal definition to explain this topic I say "A world where yin and yang are balanced and harmonized." A place where the Spiritual World ( 精神) and Material World (物質) are balanced. Asian Millenarianism Asian Millenarianism / Mr. Hong Beom Rhee with Resident Barak Obama So Hong Beom Rhee, the Author of the book "Asian Millenarianism" mentioned this in the preface of his book that : "The purpose of studying history is not simply to reconstruct the past but also to find truth in the world, to acquire human wisdom, to contribute to the development of civilization, and to achieve or at the least to endeavor to understand, the millenarian dream." "Here, the concept of millenarianism i

The Historical Korean Webtoon : GRASS Hello HACD friends! Today's topic is about historical Manhwa and webtoon ! Picture by Miika Laaksonen on Unsplash Do you know what are they? If the answer is not well don't worry! We can discover it together. Manhwas are Korean comics in volumes while webtoons are digital comics - created by artists all over the world - very popular in South Korea. Most Korean comics are published as Webtoons then gain so much popularity to be published in volumes too. These comics can be about various topics and genres such as romance, action, fantasy, slice of life, drama, and historical. A lot of webtoons are transposed in K-drama or movies (for example True Beauty, Cheese in the Trap, etc.) Historical webtoons are very popular for various reasons, but most of all because Korean history has so much to share with us even today. Since the Japanese Domination and the risks of losing their own identity, Korean artists, writers, and poets decided to put a lot