Long History, Brilliant Culture
Korean Ssirum
2021-07-05
Visit3985
Good0
Korean Ssirum
The drawing “Ssirum” was made by Kim Hong Do, a widely known Korean artist in the 18th century.It shows the peculiar scene of ssirum and the simple and optimistic mode of life of the Korean people true to life.
The ssirum (Korean Wrestling) is one of long traditional sports games of the Korean nation. Its origin is well grounded in the murals of the tombs of the Koguryo dynasty (B.C.277-A.D. 668) and the records relating to the ssirum in the old historical books.
The records tell that a large-sized ssirum game would be staged in fete days and the prize to the winner an ox.
This Korean wrestling ssirum is still loved by the people and promoted in Korea. A Grand Bull Prize National Ssirum Contest would be held every year on Chusok, the Harvest Moon Day (August 15 by lunar calendar) one of the folk days.
The Korean ssirum was registered on the list of the Typical Intangible Cultural Heritages of Mankind in the 13th meeting of the inter-governmental committee for the protection of the intangible cultural heritages held in Mauritius in November 2018.
956materials are searched
-
Songi Mushroom and Its Medical Properties2020-06-07
-
DPRK Changes in This Way and Fiercely Strides2020-06-03
-
Korea's Tea Culture with Long History2020-06-03
-
Universal 12-Year Compulsory Education System Now in Force in DPRK (2)2020-06-02
-
Hero of the Republic at 142020-06-02
-
Palestinian Jindallae2020-06-02
-
Various Events Held Abroad to Mark the Day of the Sun2020-05-31
-
Fermented Soy Bean Good for Health2020-05-31
-
Worker-Heros (1)2020-05-31
-
272 Steps2020-05-31
-
Scenic Spots in Korea (5) Myongsasimni2020-05-26
-
Successes in National Economy2020-05-26
-
Universal 12-Year Compulsory Education System Now in Force in DPRK (1)2020-05-26
-
"Art Gallery" in Hospital2020-05-26
-
NZ-DPRK Society Donates Fund2020-05-25
-
Seminars Held on the Occasion of Day of the Sun Abroad2020-05-24
-
Korea, Country of Courteous People in the East2020-05-24
-
DPR Korean-made "Pistol"2020-05-24
-
New Costume out of Old One2020-05-24
-
Mending of Road at Midnight2020-05-24