TRADITION
When we speak of Korean traditions we have to take into account the
unified Korean peninsula. However, since the breakup of the country into
North and South, over the last seven decades the traditions have evolved
and have taken their separate paths. However, having said that, Korean
traditions both north and south of the border, have many similarities.
KOREAN FOOD
Rice still remains the staple of most Koreans, but among the younger
generations, many prefer Western-style food. Rice has been usually
accompanied by various side dishes, mostly seasoned vegetables, soup,
pot stew and meat.
A Korean traditional meal is not complete without kimchi, a mixture of
various pickled vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, radish, green onion
and cucumber. Certain types of kimchi are made spicy with the addition of
red chili pepper powder, while others are prepared without red chili
peppers or are soaked in a tasty liquid. However, garlic is always used in
kimchi to add to its flavor.
KOREAN CUSTOM
2011 is the Year of the Rabbit and to welcome the New Year the Korean
Cultural Centre UK (KCC UK) invites you to explore Koreas traditional
customs at our Centre throughout February. These fun events will
introduce The Great Full Moon Festival, which recalls national unity as
well as planning for a successful year. We look forward to sharing Koreas
traditional culture through a full programme of film screenings, concerts,
traditional arts and crafts and games.
KOREAN DANCE
KOREAN COSTUME