Korean Holiday, DANO

Historically, Korea was a agricultural society where people valued SESIPUNGSOK a collection of korean folk customs, that are repeated in accordance with the cycle of the seasons. One year is divided into 24 jeolgi(the subdivision of the seasons) or 24 solar terms.

During the 5th month of lunar calendar, the month of Dano, ceremonial rituals in hopes to prevent evil spirit were held. Therefore, traditional customs to prevent various misfortunes have been passed down. Following superstitious customs of Dano for preventing evil spirit. Woman wash their hair in water boiled with Chanpo(Iris), while men put the changpo roots onto the waist of their pants.

Gangneung Dano je(festival) is most notable celebration. The folk festival includes religious ritual Dano-gut as well as traditional activities for both women and men; women enjoyed swing while men participated in ssireum(Korean wrestling)

Dano's traditional food is quite appetizing as well as nutritious and ensures good state of health during summer time. People drank tea made of ssuk(mugwort leaves), as well as tteok made up of ssuk. Moreover, traditional food such as jehotang, a mixture of masil(Japanese apricot) with honey was eaten.

Dano is celebrated in China and Japan as well. The origin of Dano goes back to ancient China during the day of Hwe and the Cho dynasty. In Japan, chanpo was used to dismiss evil spirit while in China ssuk was used instead.

Hanbok for each person

As sharee is the traditional costume of Bangladeshi, Hanbok is Korean unique, original dress. Hanbok has been constantly changed over hundreds of years. But its essential design has been kept until now; Short bolero style blouse and long bell-shaped skirt with smooth and elegant curves. As usual, its skirt is four time longer than the sleeve, usually in bright colors.

Foods Representing KOREA

Evolution of Korean-Bangladeshi Clothes

This is the traditional Bangladeshi clothes called “Sharee”. Even though it is Bangladeshi clothes but the letters of Korean language and the color of Sharee represents the Taegeuk pattern that is located in the center of Korean national flag “Taegeukgi.” We think this is an efficient way to introduce Korean culture to other countries. Because for example if any one ask other countries people like as Bangladeshi people to wear Hanbok, they might not be willing to wear it but if you ask them to wear Sharee with Korean traditional patterns and the color, then they might accept it. So the most important factor when introducing one culture to the other is to respect and understand each culture before introducing Korean culture to them and then mix its own unique traditions.

In this video clip, Sharee represents Korean culture with its unique style.

Concept Behind The Name

We think now Korea is quite good situation to work as planform between different countries. That's why we choose the name of our group as "Hello Korea" to welcome people from different region.

Kimchi, the fundermental Korean food

In Korea, there is a saying "Kimjang(Kimchi for winter use) is half of one's winter provisions." No matter how sumptuous a banquet may be, a banquet spread without kimchi is unimaginable. Just like rice, another staple, Kimchi is an indispensible food to all Koreans, rich and poor alike.
Since Joseon dynasty, preparing Kimchi for the winter was an enormous domestic event. As many as 100-150 cabbages were prepared at once. As kimjang season approached, relatives and neighbors consult with each other to avoid the overlapping the kimjang days among different families. In kimjang season, it was customary to help each other out by lending a hand to one another. However, over time, and in recent decades in particular, buying ready-made Kimchi ceased to be unusual or odd. There is a book from the old days that mentions that depending on others for kimchi and jang(soy sauce and bean paste)was embarrassing. In Korean cook book, "To koreans, Kimchi is next to rice. No matter how sumptuous a feast may be, it cannot be complete without kimchi. Our palate is also accustumed to kimchi; it cannot go without it. It is indeed precious. Among things we ask of others, asking for jang and kimchi is a huge embarrassment."


History of kimchi
Kimchi is created after people began farming and producing grains as a staple of their diets. When vegetables which couldn't preserved were pickled in salt or mixed with soy sauce, bean paste or spices, new tastes and aroma were created and storage became possible. This is none other than Kimchi.
The kimchi of Goryeo Dynasty probably did not contain salted fish, or meat because chilli is not available yet. Although the term Kimchi was used, it must have been different from today's Kimchi: vegetables sprinkled with salt, mixed with spices such as garlic and preseved. It would be in the form of dehydrated vegetables soaked in salty water or placed in ample salty water like dongchimi(watery radish kimchi). This was given the unique name of chimchae which later evolved to become timchae, dimchae, and kimchae and then finally KIMCHI as we know it today.



Ingredients of Kimchi (Fish in the KIMCHI??)
Geographically, Korea streches from south to north, and there is great variation between the foods of the southern and northern regions.
In the northern region, because of the lower temperatures, less salt was used, and the spices were light and mild, which allowed the preservation of the freshness of vegetables. On the other hand, the food of the southern region is saltier. Simply adding a great deal of salt would not be palatable so salty fish was often used or meat stock was added. In particular, since salted fish was often used, sufficient garlic, ginger, and chili powder were added to offset the smell of the salted fish and to prevent the kimchi from becoming overly fermented by the salty fish.

Korean Contribution to International Construction

Contractor Samsung Enginnering & Construction (company building Burji Dubai) was selected to build Yongsan international business district in Seoul, Korea, at a cost of US$ 32 billion. The new district will measure 566,800 sq. m. (6,100,985 sq. ft.) and will be developed into an international business district with a 155-story complex building - that will stand 625 meters tall (2051 ft.) - and advanced commercial and residential neighborhoods.
Besides UAE Korea also shows it affords in construction sector for other countries too. Like Sri Lanka, Korea working there to build third tallest Twin Tower. cial and residential neighborhoods. Construction of Sri Lanka's third tallest Twin Tower. The 38 and 42 storeyed Twin Tower will comprise 178 apartments consisting of Penthouse, Standard, and Studio, type apartments. Construction on The Dawson Grand commenced on October 1, 2006 and is scheduled to be completed within 38 months.

Keangnam, the Korean construction giant has invested US $ 60 million to construct Sri Lanka's third tallest 38 and 42 storied Twin Tower super luxury apartment complexes, The 'Dawson Grand', in Colombo 2. The construction of the project commenced on October 1, 2006.