National Intangible Cultural Heritage

National Intangible Cultural Heritage

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Cheoyongmu

2009 - a court dance

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Digital media representation of Cheoyongmu at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Digital media representation of Cheoyongmu at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Daemokjang

2010 - traditional wooden architecture

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Traditional woodworking tools displayed at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Traditional woodworking tools displayed at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Falconry

2021

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Gagok

2010 - lyrical song cycles with orchestral accompaniment

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Gagok display at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Gagok display at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Ganggangsullae

2009 - seasonal harvest and fertility ritual

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Gangneung Danoje Festival

2008

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Dano Festival of Gangneung ritual table replica
Dano Festival of Gangneung ritual table replica
Jeju Chilmeoridang Yeongdeeunggut

2009 - second lunar month ritual

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Jeju Haenyo Culture

2016

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Modern Haenyo wear on display in the National Intangible Heritage Center
Modern Haenyo wear on display in the National Intangible Heritage Center
Jang making knowledge, beliefs and practices

2024

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Earthenware pots
Earthenware pots
Jongmyo Shrine ancestral ritual and music

2008 - the Jongmyo Jerye and the the Jongmyo Jeryeak

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Jultagi

2011 - tightrope walking

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Jultagi visual at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Jultagi visual at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Kimjang

2013 - making and sharing kimchi

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Mosi Weaving

2011

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Namsadang Nori

2009 - folk performance

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Nongak

2014 - community band music, dance and rituals

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Great Hunter's Crown from the Pilbong Farmers Performance
Great Hunter's Crown from the Pilbong Farmers Performance
Pansori

2008 - epic chant

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Pansori interactive at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Pansori interactive at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Taekkyeon

2011 - a traditional martial art

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Talchum

2022 - mask dance drama

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Talchum mask display at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Talchum mask display at the National Intangible Heritage Center
Traditional Korean Wrestling

2018

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Wrestling display from the National Intangible Heritage Center
Wrestling display from the National Intangible Heritage Center
Tugging Rituals and Games

2015

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Miniature rope for the Gikisi tug of war
Miniature rope for the Gikisi tug of war
Yeondeunghoe

2020 - lantern lighting festival

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center
Yeongsanjae

2009 - Buddhist re-enactment

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The National Intangible Heritage Center
The National Intangible Heritage Center

References/Further Reading

Korea Heritage Service (2006) Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Korea National Commission for UNESCO (2026) Intangible Cultural Heritage.

All photographs taken by the site owner.