Encyclopedia of Korean Seasonal Customs

Encyclopedia of Korean Seasonal Customs

Author: The National Folk Museum of Korea (South Korea)

Publisher: 길잡이미디어

Published: 2014-10-30

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 8992128924

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Contents The First Lunar Month The Second Lunar Month The Third Lunar Month The Fourth Lunar Month The Fifth Lunar Month The Sixth Lunar Month The Seventh Lunar Month The Eighth Lunar Month The Ninth Lunar Month The Tenth Lunar Month The Eleventh Lunar Month The Twelfth Lunar Month The Leap month Lunar Month


Guidebook for the Documentation of Intangible Cultural Heritage 

Guidebook for the Documentation of Intangible Cultural Heritage 

Author: The National Folk Museum of Korea (South Korea)

Publisher: 길잡이미디어

Published: 2012-02-15

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 8963256642

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Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is characteristically transmitted through the words and performances of people who have mastered to a high degree the techniques and artistries involved. Video recording presents the techniques and artistries in a comprehensible manner and is considered among the most effective ways to document and preserve ICH. This guidebook is designed to help the understanding of the documentation of intangible cultural heritage based on actual examples of the documentation conducted by the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage since 1995. It consists of 7 chapters including preparation for documentation of intangible cultural heritage, issues concerning on-site recording of intangible cultural heritage, on-site recording and editing considerations by medium, and recording archives. ? Why should Intangible Cultural Heritage be documented and preserved? How is Intangible Cultural Heritage documented and preserved? Preparation for documentation of Intangible Cultural Heritage Issues concerning on-site recording of Intangible Cultural Heritage What should be documented? On-site recording and editing considerations by medium Recording archives


Japanese Imperialism: Politics and Sport in East Asia

Japanese Imperialism: Politics and Sport in East Asia

Author: J.A. Mangan

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-10-11

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 9811051046

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This cutting edge collection presents a political reading of the power of modern sport in Asia. Providing an interdisciplinary study of political and cultural tensions in Asia, past and present, through the key case-study of sport, it illuminates the complex practices and legacies of Japanese imperialism across East and Southeast Asia through the 20th century and beyond. Focusing on the deep background to contemporary dynamics of intraregional tensions, it examines sport both as a tool of imperialism and as an agent of reconciliation as the region gears up to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Offering a unique contribution to East Asian Studies, Colonial and Postcolonial Studies and Sport Studies, this work represent key reading for students and scholars of East Asian studies, International Politics and Sports Diplomacy.


100 Cultural Symbols of Korea

100 Cultural Symbols of Korea

Author: Myŏng-jong Yu

Publisher: 디스커버리미디어

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13:

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The Korea Foundation has provided support for the publication of 100 Cultural Symbols of Korea in English to provide foreign readers with a unique glimpse into the cultural heritage and everyday life of the Korean people. The book offers detailed explanations and vivid photos of the 100 most-representative cultural symbols of Korea. This is a useful resource for foreign readers who seek to acquire a broad understanding of the culture and people of Korea. Serving as a window to Korea's 5,000-year history and cultural traditions, the book includes descriptions of the symbols associated with the history, culture, arts, and thought of Korea.


2012 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001 to Date

2012 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001 to Date

Author: George S. Cuhaj

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-06-15

Total Pages: 4506

ISBN-13: 1440215774

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This massively expanded 6th Edition of the 2012 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001-Date brings you up-to-date and accurate values for a vast selection of the most recent coins produced and sold by today's World Mints, Central Banks and their distributors. The 6th edition is 24 percent larger, with 144 additional pages of exciting new issue coinage and extensive value revisions reflecting the burgeoning market for modern commemorative precious metal coins. Housed in these pages of accumulated knowledge you will find: • Current market values • KM identification numbers • Accurate mintage figures • Detailed descriptions • Photographic images • Metallic and other compositions • Precious metal weights Covering a variety of current coin issues including: • Commemorative coins of inventive shapes, sizes, colors, compositions and textures • Popular silver and gold commemorative coins currently rising in value • Circulation coins struck in durable metals for constant daily use • Innovative coins produced in acrylic or hosting precious gems About the Editors George S. Cuhaj is a 17-year veteran of the Krause Publications numismatic catalog staff, a former cataloger for Stack's Rare Coins, and is a frequent instructor at the American Numismatic Association's Summer Seminars. Thomas Michael serves as market analyst for Krause Publications' world coin catalogs and has more than 20 years of experience researching and reporting on world coin prices and market trends.


Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Beliefs

Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Beliefs

Author: The National Folk Museum of Korea (South Korea)

Publisher: 길잡이미디어

Published: 2014-07-17

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 8928900573

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Concepts Rites and Officiants Divinities and Sacred Entities Ritual Venues Ritual Props Ritual Offerings References List of Photographs