Korea was once known as the Land of Hats, and among its many styles, the black horsehair gat has become an unexpected pop-culture star. Once a marker of status, masculinity, and moral discipline in the Joseon dynasty, the black horsehair gat now circulates across global media as a visual shorthand for Korean identity.
Korean knots have developed a distinctive aesthetic grounded in structural balance, rhythm, and refined craftsmanship. Sijae Kim will introduce the historical foundations of Korean knotting and guide participants through essential knotting techniques by demonstration.
A Korean Moon Jar (달항아리) or a White Porcelain Jar (백자대호), is one of Korean symbols with it purity and simplicity. From Korea's Joseon Dynasty, they were prized for elegance, reflecting Confucian ideals of modesty and nature. It is often crafted in two separate halves joined together showing slight variations and unique characters, unlike flawless ceramics.
The narrative relationship between the Netflix hit animation K Pop Demon Hunters and unique Korean shamanistic ritual practices is explored. Ssitgim gut (씻김굿) is a Korean shamanistic ritual where shamans perform cleansing of a deceased before sending off the spirit to Paradise for a rebirth.
Join us for this guided interactive virtual tour of the exhibition halls and collections of the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA. You'll learn about Yiddish as a global language and culture, get a front seat view of the exhibits and highlights of the collection, and learn about the many resources available, including the Universal Yiddish Digital Library, virtual public programs, and upcoming courses.
*Due to construction, this month's meeting will be in the Trustee's Room, located in the Administrative office suite (Level A in the elevator). *Join Linda Rossetti, Winchester resident and author of the book, 'Dancing with Disruption,' for an informal supportive conversation about how to successfully navigate times of upheaval in our careers and in our lives.
Join Linda Rossetti, Winchester resident and author of the book, 'Dancing with Disruption,' for an informal supportive conversation about how to successfully navigate times of upheaval in our careers and in our lives. The group relies on methods from Linda's research and incorporates learnings from the science of human development.
Join Linda Rossetti, Winchester resident and author of the book, 'Dancing with Disruption,' for an informal supportive conversation about how to successfully navigate times of upheaval in our careers and in our lives. The group relies on methods from Linda's research and incorporates learnings from the science of human development.
Join Linda Rossetti, Winchester resident and author of the book, 'Dancing with Disruption,' for an informal supportive conversation about how to successfully navigate times of upheaval in our careers and in our lives. The group relies on methods from Linda's research and incorporates learnings from the science of human development.
Join Linda Rossetti, Winchester resident and author of the book, 'Dancing with Disruption,' for an informal supportive conversation about how to successfully navigate times of upheaval in our careers and in our lives. The group relies on methods from Linda's research and incorporates learnings from the science of human development.