Korea

Korea

Korea is a country with a long and ancient history. Korea is peninsula which whose northern border is China. The island of Japan lies to the south east.

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For over 500,000 years, Korea has developed a strong cultural heritage. In spite of Japanese attempts to conquer Korea, the Korean people have preserved their national culture.

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The characteristics of Korean heritage are often equated with Chinese and Japanese culture because these three countries are geographically close.

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Over the years, people from these three countries have shared some aspects of their cultural philosophy and learned from each other.

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Although there are some cultural similarities, Koreans have established their own unique cultural movements in the various arts such as literature,

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music,

To play the haegeum, a bow is inserted between the two strings which are rubbed. This instrument allows a rich expression that enable diverse playing techniques. It is an essential part of any ensemble.

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painting,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Korea-Nam_Gyeowoo-Gunjeopdo-01.jpg

Gunjeopdo, literally picture of butterflies drawn by a Korean painter, Nam Gyewoo

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sculpture,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geumdong_Mireuk_Bosal_Bangasang

Semi-seated Bodhisattva Maitreya, second half of the 6th c. Gilt bronze, h. 83.2 cm. National Treasure no.

78. National Museum of Korea, National Treasure no. 78.

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ceramic, architecture, metal craft, dance, fashion, food, etc.