Korean Traditional Games 45

Korean Traditional Game : Seopdari Geonneogi

🌉 Korean Traditional Game Series 45 Seopdari Geonneogi(섶다리 건너기 · Korean Brushwood Bridge Crossing)🕰️ 1. IntroductionSeopdari Geonneogi (섶다리 건너기), or “crossing the brushwood bridge,” is a warm and symbolic Korean folk play that once marked the change of seasons — especially around the first full moon of the lunar year (Jeongwol Daeboreum).The “seopdari,” a temporary bridge made of straw or brus..

Korean Traditional Game : Bongsunga Muldeurigi

🌺 Korean Traditional Game Series 43 Bongsunga Muldeurigi(봉숭아물들이기 · Korean Balsam Flower Dyeing)🕰️ 1. IntroductionBongsunga Muldeurigi (봉숭아물들이기), or “dyeing with balsam flowers,” is one of Korea’s most graceful and sentimental traditional pastimes.It is not only a form of play but also a seasonal ritual — especially beloved by young girls during summer and early autumn when balsam flowers bloom..

Korean Traditional Game : Baramgaebi Mandulgi

🌸 Korean Traditional Game Series 42 Baramgaebi Mandulgi(바람개비 만들기 · Korean Pinwheel Making)🕰️ 1. IntroductionBaramgaebi Mandulgi (바람개비 만들기), meaning “making a pinwheel,” is a cherished Korean childhood pastime that blends creativity, curiosity, and the joy of nature.The word baramgaebi literally means “wind wheel,” and this simple toy — spun by the breeze — symbolizes freedom and dreams carried..

Korean Traditional Game : Ttakjichigi

🪶 Korean Traditional Game Series 41 Ttakjichigi(딱지치기 · Korean Paper Slap Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionTtakjichigi (딱지치기) is one of Korea’s most iconic childhood games, known for its thrilling mix of precision, strength, and friendly rivalry.The word “ttakji” refers to a folded paper tile made from colorful square paper, and “chigi” means “to hit.”The goal is simple — use your own ttakji to flip over..

Korean Traditional Game : Ttangttameokgi

🌿 Korean Traditional Game Series 40 Ttangttameokgi(땅따먹기 · Korean Territory Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionTtangttameokgi (땅따먹기), literally meaning “eating the land,” is a beloved Korean children’s outdoor game that tests both strategy and agility.It was most popular during the spring and summer, when children gathered in open yards or playgrounds to claim “territory” by drawing lines on the ground wit..

Korean Traditional Game : Saja Chum Nori

🦁 Korean Traditional Game Series 39Saja Chum Nori(사자춤놀이 · Korean Lion Dance Play)🕰️ 1. IntroductionSaja Chum Nori (사자춤놀이), or the Korean Lion Dance, is a traditional performance blending play, ritual, and dance.It was often performed during village festivals, New Year celebrations, or harvest events to drive away evil spirits and bring good fortune to the community.The lion, or saja, symbolize..

Korean Traditional Game : Jangseung Seugi Nori

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 36Jangseung Seugi Nori(장승세우기놀이 · Korean Totem Pole-Raising Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionJangseung Seugi Nori (장승세우기놀이), meaning “totem pole-raising play,” is a traditional Korean communal event where villagers carve, decorate, and erect jangseung — wooden guardian poles — at the entrance of the village.This custom blended ritual, craftsmanship, and play, serving both..