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 KOREAN CULTURE
Literature:
 Korean literature is the body of literature
produced by Koreans, mostly in
the Korean language and sometimes
in Classical Chinese. For much of Korea's
1,500 years of literary history, it was
written in Hanja. It is commonly divided
into classical and modern periods,
although this distinction is sometimes
unclear. Korea is home to the world's first
metal and copper type, the world's earliest
known printed document and the world's
first featural script.
Architecture:
 refers to an architectural style that
developed over centuries in Korea. Ever
since the immigration of people originating
from Siberia and Manchuria, Korea had
kept an influence of Chinese architecture in
the works because of close relations.
 Like the other arts of Korea, architecture is
characterized by naturalistic tendencies,
simplicity, economy of shape, and the
avoidance of extremes.
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Heritage sites
 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World
Heritage Sitesare places of importance
to cultural or natural heritage as described in
the UNESCO World Heritage Convention,
established in 1972.[2] The Republic of
Korea accepted the convention on 14
September 1988, making its historical sites
eligible for inclusion on the list. As of 2018,
there are thirteen World Heritage sites in
South Korea, including twelve cultural sites
and one natural site.[1]
 The first three sites of South Korea, Haeinsa
Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories
for the Tripitaka Koreana
Woodblocks, Jongmyo Shrine and Seokguram
Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, were inscribed
on the list at the 19th Session of the World
Heritage Committee, held
in Berlin, Germany in 1995.[3] In 2007, Jeju
Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes became the
first site selected for its natural
significance.[4] South Korea's latest inscription,
Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in
Korea, was added to the list in 2018.[5]
 In addition to its inscribed sites, South Korea
also maintains fifteen properties on its
tentative list.[6]
Food
 korean cuisine is the
customary cooking traditions and practices
of the culinary arts of Korea. Korean
cuisine has evolved through centuries of
social and political change. Originating
from ancient agricultural and nomadic
traditions in Korea and
southern Manchuria, Korean cuisine has
evolved through a complex interaction of
the natural environment and different
cultural trends.[1][2]
 Korean cuisine is largely based
on rice, vegetables, and meats.
Traditional Korean meals are named for
the number of side
dishes (반찬; banchan) that
accompany steam-cooked short-grain
rice. Kimchi is served at nearly every
meal. Commonly used ingredients
include sesame oil, doenjang (fermented
bean paste), soy sauce, salt, garlic,
ginger, pepper flakes, gochujang (ferme
nted red chili paste) and napa cabbage.
 Ingredients and dishes vary by province.
Many regional dishes have become
national, and dishes that were once
regional have proliferated in different
variations across the country. Korean
royal court cuisine once brought all of
the unique regional specialties together
for the royal family. Foods are regulated
by Korean cultural etiquette.
Dances
 Dance in Korea began with shamanistic
early rituals five thousand years ago and
now ranges from folk dance to newly
created and adopted
contemporary dance.
 Korean traditional dance originated in
ancient shamanistic rituals thousands of
years ago. By the time of the later
Korean kingdoms, Goryeoand Joseon,
in the 2nd millennium AD, Korean
traditional dance benefited from regular
support of the royal court, numerous
academies, and even an official ministry
of the government.
 A number of different dances gained
permanent high status, including the
Hermit dance, the Ghost dance, Buchae
Chum (the fan dance), Seung Mu (the
Monk dance), the Oudong (Entertainer)
dance and others, despite the fact that
many had humble origins. For example,
the Fan dance is believed to have
originated with shamans performing
nature rites with leaves but evolved into
one of the most highly refined Korean
dances.
 Burmese Culture
Literature
 The literature of Burma (or Myanmar)
spans over a millennium. Burmese
literature was historically influenced
by Indian and Thaicultures, as seen in
many works, such as the Ramayana. The
Burmese language, unlike other Southeast
Asian languages (e.g. Thai, Khmer),
adopted words primarily from Pāli rather
than from Sanskrit. In addition, Burmese
literature tends to reflect local folklore and
culture.
 Burmese literature has historically been a
very important aspect of Burmese life
steeped in the Pali Canon of Buddhism.
Traditionally, Burmese children were
educated by monks in monasteries in
towns and villages. During British colonial
rule, instruction was formalised and unified,
and often bilingual, in both English and
Burmese known as Anglo-Vernacular.
Burmese literature played a key role in
disseminating nationalism among the
Burmese during the colonial era, with
writers such as Thakin Kodaw Hmaing, an
outspoken critic of British colonialism in
Burma.
 Beginning soon after self-
rule, government censorship in Burma
has been heavy, stifling literary
expression.[1]
Architecture
 The architecture of Myanmar (formerly
known as Burma), in Southeast Asia, includes
architectural styles which reflect the influence
of neighboring and Western nations
and modernization. The country's most
prominent buildings include
Buddhist pagodas, stupas and temples, British
colonial buildings, and modern renovations
and structures. Myanmar's traditional
architecture is primarily used for
worship, pilgrimage, storage
of Buddhist relics, political
activism and tourism.[1]
Heritage sites
 A Tentative List is an inventory of those properties which each
State Party intends to consider for nomination. More about the
Tentative List Process...
 Bagan (1996)
 Wooden Monasteries of Konbaung Period: Ohn Don, Sala,
Pakhangyi, Pakhannge, Legaing, Sagu, Shwe-Kyaung
(Mandalay) (1996)
 Badah-lin and associated caves (1996)
 Ancient cities of Upper Myanmar: Innwa, Amarapura, Sagaing,
Mingun, Mandalay (1996)
 Myauk-U Archaeological Area and Monuments (1996)
 Inle Lake (1996)
 Mon cities: Bago, Hanthawaddy (1996)
 Ayeyawady River Corridor (2014)
 Hkakabo Razi Landscape (2014)
 Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary (2014)
Food
 Burmese cuisine includes dishes from
various regions of Myanmar. The
diversity of Myanmar's cuisine has also
been contributed to by the myriad local
ethnic minorities. The Bamars are the
most dominant group, but other groups
including the Karen people also have
distinct cuisines.
 Burmese cuisine is known by the
extensive use of fish products like fish
sauce and ngapi (fermented seafood).
Owing to the geographic location of
Myanmar, Burmese cuisine has been
influenced by Chinese cuisine, Indian
cuisine and Thai cuisine.
 Mohinga is the traditional breakfast dish
and is Burma's national dish. Seafood is a
common ingredient in coastal cities such
as Sittwe, Kyaukpyu, Mawlamyine (formerl
y Moulmein), Mergui (Myeik) and Dawei,
while meat and poultry are more commonly
used in landlocked cities like Mandalay.
Freshwater fish and shrimp have been
incorporated into inland cooking as a
primary source of protein and are used in a
variety of ways: fresh, salted whole or
filleted, salted and dried, made into a salty
paste, or fermented sour and pressed.
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Dances
 Dance in Burma (now known
as Myanmar by the government there) can
be divided into dramatic, folk and village,
and nat dances, each having distinct
characteristics. Although Burmese dance
has been influenced by the dance
traditions of its neighbours, in
particular Thailand, it retains unique
qualities that distinguish it from other
regional styles, including angular, fast-
paced and energetic movements and
emphasis on pose, not movement.[1]
 God bless!