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Korean Food (Hansik)

Hello!!!!!!! I'm Mony... and I'm going to talk about Korean food! A few people know that South Korea is customary to serve all the dishes at once (simultaneously) because there is no established order to eat. Furthermore, Korean cuisine is characterized by the variety of its dishes and some for its spicy and outstanding touch are

° Kimbap: A dish made with boiled rice seasoned with salt, oil and sesame seeds. Did you see? It looks like sushi! *-*

° Kimchi: The dish par excellence of the country. It is a soggy food that is made from fermented Chinese cabbage, flavored with spices (such as chili and ginger) and served with vegetables

° Kalbi: A dish that is prepared with pork or beef cooked and seasoned

° Jjim: This is boiled meats simmered with soy sauce

° Jeotgal: A preparation which consists of a combination of clams, oysters, fish and other ingredients

With this pictures I got hungry xD 

References: http://www.han-style.com/english/hansik/meaning.jsp

National Symbols

Annyeong!!!! I'm back with this special publication... I'm going to talks about the National symbols in Korea... There are 2 important national symbols that are the national anthem and the national flower...

The National Flower of Korea

The national flower of Korea is the mugunghwa (무궁화), rose of sharon. Every year from July to October, a profusion of mugunghwa blossoms graces the entire country. Unlike most flowers, the mugunghwa is remarkably tenacious and able to withstand both blight and insects. The flower’s symbolic significance stems from the Korean word mugung, meaning immortality. This word accurately reflects the enduring nature of Korean culture, and the determination and perseverance of the Korean people.

The National

Korea's national anthem is "Aegukga," which means "Love the Country." In 1896, the Dongnip Sinmun (Independence News) published various versions of lyrics for this song. It is not known exactly what music they were sung to in the early days. Records show that a Western-style military band was formed during the time of the Dae-han Empire (1897-1910) and that the "Dae-han Empire Aegukga" was composed in 1902 and played at important national functions. The original words of Aegukga appeared in written form around 1907 to inculcate allegiance to the nation and foster the spirit of independence as the country faced threats of foreign annexation. Over the years, the lyrics went through several versions until they were adopted as the national anthem in the present form in 1948. Before the birth of the Republic in 1948, the words were often sung to the tune of the Scottish folk song, Auld Lang Syne. Maestro Ahn Eak-tay (1905-1965), then living in Spain, felt that it was inappropriate to sing this patriotic song to the tune of another country's folk song. So, he composed new music to go with the lyrics in 1935, and the Korean Provisional Government in exile adopted it as the national anthem. While Koreans outside the country sang the anthem to the new tune, those at home continued to use Auld Lang Syne until Korea was liberated in 1945.  In 1948 the government of the Republic of Korea officially adopted the new version as the national anthem and began to use it at all schools and official functions.

References: http://world.kbs.co.kr/spanish/korea/korea_aboutsymbol.htm

Holidays

Hi everybody!!!! In this publication I'm going to talk about holidays in Korea...
Like in every city, Korea Have many days to celebrate special days ... Well. I found some days acerca de esta kind of celebrations ...

-New Year's Day (January 1)
It is Considered the first day of the year is Very Important and Celebrated. 1 and 2 January and holidays are not working.

-Independence Movement Day (March 1)
This day commemorates the Declaration of Independence proclaimed on March 1, 1919, while I was under Japanese colonization. Occurs a reading of the statement, in a special ceremony at Tapgol Park in Seoul, Where the document was first read to the public.
South Koreans dressed in traditional costumes scream while carrying torches In Their hands During a ceremony to celebrate the Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the uprising Against Japanese colonial rule in 1919.

-Buddha Birth Day (May 21)
The 8th day of the 4th Lunar month. In many Buddhist temples across the country, held solemn and elaborate rituals and lanterns are hung in the courtyards of temples.

-Children's Day (May 5)
On this day, parents dress up a little and take them to the playgrounds, amusement parks, zoos, or movies, for a full day of fun and games.

-Memorial Day (June 6)
Memorial Day is September aside to honor the soldiers and Civilians Who Have Given Their Lives for the country. The largest ceremony is held at the National Cemetery in Seoul.

-Liberation Day (August 15)
This day commemorates Japanese acceptance of the terms of surrender to the Allies and the RESULTING liberation of Korea in 1945.

-National Foundation Day (October 3)
This day commemorates the founding of the Korean nation in 2333 BC by the legendary god-king Dangun. At a ceremony is held at an altar, on top of the mountain Manisan in the province of Ganghwado. It is Said That the shrine was erected to thank porDangun His father and grandfather in heaven.

-Christmas (December 25)
Christmas is saved as a national holiday in Korea as in many other country clubs. But as I Mentioned in an entry, Christmas is more focused on spending some romantic moments with family, more to share With The family.

SPECIAL DAYS

-Labor Day (May 1)
Although Labor Day is not a national holiday, banks and business establishments are closed, and many people enjoy a day off.

-Father's Day (May 8)
The children show Their love and Respect for Their parents on This day. Fathers Day is a national holiday. Banks and shops are open for business.

-Constitution Day (July 17)
The proclamation commemorates the July 17, 1948, the Constitution of the Republic of Korea. It is not a national holiday, so banks and commercial establishments open to the public REMAIN.

-Hangeul Day (October 9)
Hangeul Day or Day of the Proclamation of Hangeul or Korean Alphabet Day is a commemoration held on October 9 in South Korea, to remember the creation of Hangeul, the native alphabet of the country, since esta day in 1446, was proclaimed for publishing the Hunmin Jeongeum. Not being a national holiday banks and shops are open.

  I hope you'll get interesting country in this country because it's beautiful.  (:

References: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AK/AK_EN_1_5_2.jsp

Let me tell you about...

Hi everybody..!

This video is about my classmate. I think that is a short video but I hope that you get fun..

Thank you for watch (: <3

Curious Things About Korea

This is a special entrie in my blog, because I'm going to talk about curious things in Korea. Let's see (: 

*If you kiss you to boyfrien or girlfrien in public.. It looks like a lack of respect


*Most of the people in Korea where there are a few surnames. So, most of the surnames are Kim that represents the 21% of the Korean population, Yi, Lee or Rhee the 14%, Park of Pak 8%, Choi or Choe, Jeong or Chung, Jang or Chang, Han, Lim, etc.. Surnames just consists of a surname of onhe syllable and the name consists of two syllables. It means that just with the surname is know the person. In Korea, woman doesn't adopt the surname of her husban when she get married but her children take the father's surname 

*Korean people believe that the number 4 and 13 are bad luck. Also in buildings there aren't the number 4 and 13 in the elevators because those numbers hear like "death" in Chinese.

*If you want to walk around the outer wall of Deoksugung Palace in the center of Seoul, opposite the Town Hall and the Plaza of Seoul. Don't do that!!! Because it means that you'll break up with your boyfriend or girl friend. There are a legend about that because after when  someone in the family of the Superior Court of Seoul wanted to obtain a divorce from her partner should take the road together Deoksugung. So they said "we walked the way Deoksugun together" is like saying "we finished".

*Korean people, believe that if you take a shower before you do an exam, you'll forget all the things already you studied... xD

*Another thing about that they believe is if you cut your nail at night.. the mice will eat pieces of nails cut and will be transformed into humans, will take your form and they can even steal your soul. A little fantasy, right? 


*There is a superstition that prohibit whistling at night, also is forbidden to touch the traditional flute called Piri (피리), if you do, this is called the snakes and the ghosts.Or, more probably, the wrath of your neighbours. lol

*Also, you mustn't give shoes and less to your partner because then he or she will flee from you. A tradition that accompanies this superstition is that if you receive shoes as a gift, you have a small amount of money as 10 or 100 won, making sure that it is not a mere gift to be used for escape.


*Korean people say You don't touch people with marks of beauty near the mouth (that says this superstition) because they  believe that they are infidels. People with moles near the mouth is them used to joke saying baramgi ita (바람기 있다) which is basically a form called "flirt" in Korea.



Well.... I didn't find more thing about that curious things... but I hope that you'll get fun with this things... (: <3 I'll see you late..!!

Language (Hangeul)

안녕!!!! (annyeong!) Hello!!!!

This publication is about korean language called hangeul... The writing is one of the few language that is know more o less his origin... Well.. This writing was created by the government as a written means of expressing the Korean language. Then, It was promulgated in 1446, the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty, Sejong the Great (1397 ~ 1450), along with a group of researchers, so that the people could easily read and write.  The alphabet was originally composed of 17 consonants and 11 vowels when it was first conceived however, now only 14 consonants and 10 vowels are used.

This a chart where you can find the vowels and consonants that form part of the Korean alphabet. I think that is easy to learn Hangeul... Because It seems like Spanish.. but with symbols.. 

If you want to lean this language, you have to learn only the vowels and consonants as me.. (: ok ya xD


References: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/CU_EN_8_1_1_1.jsp