During Chusak (Korea's Christmas/Thanksgiving) we happened upon some Korean theatre at the base of Napodong Tower.
Because I'm not familiar with Korean litature or their folklore it's extremly difficult to be able to pinpoint which story they are depicting in their dances/plays.
I still think it's cool to watch though.
This was the first play of the day.
Steve, Chris and Mick taking it in before they went up into the tower.
As far as I could tell this was a god or some sort of leader.
I think it was suppose to be centered around life in the village....the wealthy side though.
Second play.
I assume a person battling a dragon.......
This is just a cool shot.
Waiting for their enterance.
This was the crazy character....she/he....it? came into the crowd a bit.
Hubby and wife.
The crowd chasing after the woman.
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So they do actually wear the Manji... The swastika facing left. I knew it was a prevalent symbol in Buddhism, but since WWII it seems to be a bit taboo to display it openly. Do you see alot of them in Korea?
Actually the Buddhist symbol was made far before the Nazi's "borrowed" and reversed the sign. The symbol is displayed proudly and very openly here. You will see it on every Buddhist temple and some people have the symbols in necklaces and on other jewelery that they wear every day.
I was a bit taken aback by it until I realized the history behind the mark.
How have you been?
I heard that the Buddhist's flipped it to face left in the 20th century (post-war) to avoid any association?
Pretty cool either way, to see a meme like that.
And I'm well.
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