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🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 15Jachigi(자치기 · Korean Stick Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionJachigi (자치기) is a traditional Korean stick game similar to baseball or cricket in concept.It was one of the most exciting outdoor games for boys, often played on dirt roads or village fields, especially in spring and fall.The word ja refers to a short wooden stick, and chigi means “to hit.”Using two sticks of..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 14Sabangchigi(사방치기 · Korean Hopscotch)🕰️ 1. IntroductionSabangchigi (사방치기) is a traditional Korean hopping game similar to hopscotch.It was one of the most popular playground games for children, especially girls, and was played in schoolyards, alleys, and village grounds.The name Sabangchigi literally means “hitting the four directions,” referring to the four s..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 13: Biseokchigi(비석치기 · Stone Flicking Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionBiseokchigi (비석치기) is a traditional Korean outdoor game where players compete to knock down stacked stones using a flat stone thrown from a distance.The word biseok means “stone,” and chigi means “to hit” — perfectly describing this lively childhood pastime.Simple yet full of excitement, Biseokchigi r..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 12Gongginori(공기놀이 · Korean Jacks)🕰️ 1. IntroductionGongginori (공기놀이), or Korean jacks, is a beloved traditional game played mostly by children, especially girls.It is simple yet full of skill — a game that sharpens concentration, timing, and hand-eye coordination while bringing friends together through laughter and rhythm.Historically, this game was played usin..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 11Gomujulnori(고무줄놀이 · Korean Elastic Rope Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionGomujulnori (고무줄놀이) is a traditional Korean playground game primarily enjoyed by young girls, especially during school breaks or in neighborhood yards.The game combines rhythm, jumping, and song — a joyful exercise that nurtures coordination, friendship, and creativity.Though it may seem simple, G..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 10Yeonnalligi(연날리기 · Kite Flying)🕰️ 1. History and IntroductionYeonnalligi (연날리기), or Korean kite flying, is a traditional outdoor activity that has delighted both children and adults for centuries.Originally introduced from China during the Goryeo Dynasty, it soon evolved into a uniquely Korean custom, blending art, craftsmanship, and the pure joy of play.Trad..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 9(투호 · Arrow-Throwing Game)🕰️ 1. History and IntroductionTuho (투호) is a traditional Korean arrow-throwing game with a long history, once a refined form of entertainment popular among the royal court and noble families.It was more than mere amusement; it was a disciplined test of focus, accuracy, and composure.Players stand at a set distance and throw slender wo..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 8Ganggangsullae(강강술래 · Korean Circle Dance)🕰️ 1. The DanceGanggangsullae is a traditional Korean circle dance and song, performed mainly by women under the bright full moon.It is one of Korea’s most graceful and symbolic folk traditions, blending rhythm, movement, and community spirit.This dance is most famously performed during Chuseok (the Harvest Moon Festiv..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 7Juldarigi(줄다리기 · Tug-of-War)🕰️ 1. The GameJuldarigi, or Korean tug-of-war, is a traditional community game that symbolizes cooperation, strength, and the wish for prosperity.It is typically played during festivals or agricultural celebrations, especially around the first full moon of the lunar year (Jeongwol Daeboreum).Two teams pull on a massive rope made fro..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 6Ssireum(씨름 · Korean Wrestling)🕰️ 1. The GameSsireum is a traditional Korean form of wrestling that has been enjoyed for centuries, especially during major holidays such as Dano and Chuseok.It is not only a test of strength but also a demonstration of balance, technique, and respect between opponents.In Ssireum, two wrestlers face each other inside a sand ring,..