What are the main characteristics of Korean culture?

With the development of the times and the renewal of ideas, South Korea has also experienced numerous changes. So what exactly represents Korean culture? Traditional specialties, representative historical sites and sports have formed a representative culture of 1 1 in Korea. Take this opportunity to have a good understanding of Korean traditional culture.

1. hanbok:

Hanbok, a traditional Korean costume, combines the characteristics of straight line and soft curve. Women's clothes are composed of tops and loose skirts, which are very elegant. Men's clothes are composed of coats and trousers, and coats and hats set off the beauty of clothes. As a white nation, the basic color of Hanbok is white. According to different seasons and identities, the way of wearing clothes, fabrics and colors are different. In case of special days such as weddings, civilians also wear hanbok and ornate decorations worn by nobles. The wedding dress consists of a pink top and a red skirt with a shawl on it. A shawl is a gorgeous dress composed of five colors, based on the five elements of Yin and Yang in the East. Recently, there is an improved Hanbok, which combines the advantages of Hanbok and increases its practicability.

2. Korean ginseng:

Since ancient times, Korean ginseng has always been superior to ginseng from other countries in medicinal effect. The four seasons climate in Korea is especially suitable for planting ginseng. The technology of cultivating ginseng existed in the Korean era, but ginseng had special requirements for rainfall and temperature. At present, Japanese Panax ginseng, China Panax notoginseng and American Panax ginseng are widely planted all over the world with different forms. The quality and efficacy of Korean ginseng rank first in the world. In the medical work Compendium of Materia Medica in Ming Dynasty, it was mentioned that ginseng was used to soothe the nerves, improve eyesight and strengthen the body.

Protect internal organs and other functions. Ginseng has the functions of anti-fatigue, preventing arteriosclerosis, lowering blood pressure and restoring sexual function. It also has certain curative effect on skin care alcoholism. The efficacy of ginseng really amazed the world medical community. It also has the functions of anti-fatigue, hemostasis, regeneration and digestion aid. Isn't ginseng a magical elixir?

3. Kimchi:

Koreans are a nation that cannot live without kimchi for three meals a day. The history of eating spicy kimchi began after the introduction of pepper in the 1700 s. The types of kimchi can be roughly divided into spicy cabbage, radish kimchi, radish kimchi, cucumber kimchi and so on. There are many kinds according to different seasons. Kimchi is a kind of fermented food, which needs to be marinated for a period of time before it has a real taste. Recently, it was found that it has anti-cancer effect and shocked the world. Pickles with mature taste are rich in yeast, so they promote growth and are rich in fiber, which can better prevent constipation and adult diseases. In addition, the main seasoning of kimchi, pepper, contains vitamin C, which is 50 times that of apples and 2 times that of oranges. Therefore, since ancient times, even in the cold winter, Korea can absorb rich vitamin C. In Japan, 55% housewives put kimchi in their meals since kimchi was considered as a healthy food.

4. Barbecue:

In Korean food culture, barbecue is comparable to kimchi. As another representative of Korea, diet has been recognized all over the world. The taste of barbecue lies in the ingredients. This kind of taste conforms to the taste of westerners and is welcomed by tourists all over the world. If you eat Korean barbecue while roasting on the dining table, you will not only be attracted by its taste, but also enjoy a harmonious atmosphere.

5. Buddhist temples:

The Buddhist temple built in the Silla era in the middle of the eighth century is the most representative Buddhist building in Korea. 199565438+February, named as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO. For Silla people, building a Buddhist temple is their greatest wish. The idea of using the power of Buddhism to stop foreign enemies is also very strong. At that time, the architectural technology of Silla people had reached a high level. The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty in China also exclaimed that "the skills of Silla people are not human skills, but are arranged by God." . The leader's country is built on two stones, and each layer has a very profound meaning. Sagata and stupa, known as the completion of Silla era, are also in this Buddhist temple. Sagata shows the strength of men, while many towers are the simplicity of women.

6.Seokguram:

Seokguram shows that the artistic inspiration and technology of Silla people are the essence of Buddhist culture. Unlike India and China, they used natural grottoes to build an artificial grottoes carved with granite. Seokguram was illuminated by the rising sun in the East China Sea and built on the top of the mountain to eliminate the waves of the sea. This shows the desire to resist foreign enemies and protect our homeland. A religious art that is particularly popular with Fusang people in the world should be treated with a serious attitude. 1995 65438+ February is listed as a world cultural heritage.

7. Korean characters:

About 550 years ago, South Korea began to have its own writing-Korean. Most other languages in the world are formed by modifying and copying other languages. Although Korean has a short history, it has its own originality. Due to the emergence of Korean, the illiteracy rate in Korea is less than 10%, and the level of culture and education is very high. 1443, King Sejong developed a set of simplified Chinese characters to make it easier for the public to master and record characters, which is the origin of Korean. At first, it was called in Korean (training people's pronunciation). As this sentence implies, the composition of Korean is very simple and easy to learn to use. The 24 symbols of this text (14 consonants and 10 vowels) can represent all pronunciations. The originality and scientific composition of Korean characters show its superiority in today's high-tech era.

8. Taekwondo:

Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art and an internationally recognized sport. Taekwondo is a kind of martial arts sport that can strengthen the body and defend itself. It develops in international sports with the changes of the times. In peacetime, it has become a kind of movement between countries. 1998 Seoul Olympic Games became a sport. In the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, it became a competitive sport again.

9. Masked drama:

Masked drama is the beginning of Korean popular drama, which was produced in the "Korean era". As the name implies, masked drama is a dance drama that dances with a mask in order to eliminate all kinds of contradictions when encountering difficult things, changes and disasters. In short, farmers dress up as landlords, Wudang, flower monks, ugly wives, mistresses, villains and so on to vent their pain and anger. Masquerade is a time for the whole village to get together and celebrate. Play different forms of masked dramas according to different themes, play the role of corrupt landlords to expose the true face of the ruling class or reflect the negative side of monks, and severely criticize and expose the real life of corruption.

10. Sacrificial music in the ancestral hall;

Sacrificial music in ancestral temple is the first important intangible cultural theme, which was played by the emperors in the Korean era when they sacrificed to the sun. 1447 Sejong Wang composed music based on Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, which was 200 years earlier than western music. Zhuang Zongyi's music has played an inherent role in South Korea's music industry, and has been criticized for its nearly perfect music creation. The ancestral hall ritual music, which consists of 1 1 by Bu Taiping and 15 by Uncle Zheng, has a history of 500 years. It has changed a little so far, but it is still a model of playing big music in the palace.

1 1. Xue Leshan:

There is no place more beautiful than the four seasons in Xue Le. Purple flowers in spring, lush green leaves and waterfalls in summer, blue and red maple leaves in autumn and snowflakes in winter all give people infinite reverie. Snow mountain is divided into inner snow song, outer snow song and southern snow song. There are winding canyons in Neixuele, showing beautiful female beauty. Waixuele is composed of strange stone cliffs, showing its grandeur and beauty. Snow Mountain is famous for its famous rocks, rare animals and plants, surrounding snow fields and bathing beaches, and has become a tourist attraction in Korea.