Photographs accompanying Chapter 4

This image depicts a traditional Korean folk event, likely a festival or celebration. It features a group of people in colorful traditional Korean attire, performing what appears to be a dance or ritual. They are dressed in vibrant colors with multicolored hats, and some are holding flags or banners with Korean writing on them. The setting seems to be outdoors, in a village or rural area, with a stone wall and trees in the background. Some people are watching the performance from a nearby building, while others are observing from the ground. The overall atmosphere is lively and festive.

Figure 4.1, Performers of the Imshil Pilbong Nongak Preservation Association in their kokkal mojas (“flower hats”) playing ki-kut in the village common area (tongch’ŏng madang), Pilbong village (2016). Photo by author. Referenced on page 112 in the book.

Figure 4.2, Pilbong Lunar New Year Ritual participants (some with cameras) crowded around the guardian spirit tree in the Tangsan ceremony, Pilbong village (2016). Photo by author. Referenced on page 136 in the book.

This image captures another scene from a traditional Korean folk event or festival. In the foreground, a large crowd of people, many wearing winter jackets, are gathered and observing the event. The crowd includes a mix of locals and possibly tourists. In the middle ground, performers dressed in colorful traditional costumes are actively participating in the event, and are wearing multicolored hats and vibrant clothing.
This image shows a nighttime scene from a traditional Korean folk event or festival. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with people dancing and interacting under bright artificial lighting. Individuals are dressed warmly, some in traditional Korean clothing and others in modern winter coats.

Figure 4.3, Dancing in the newly-constructed kut-madang, Pilbong village (2016) Photo by author. Referenced on page 140 in the book.

Figure 4.4, From left to right: The author, Yang Chin-sŏng (the leader of the Imshil Pilbong Nongak Preservation Association), and Koh Yonse, standing with the Lunar New Year bonfire burning in the background, Pilbong village (2016). Photo by author. Referenced on page 140 in the book.

This image depicts a nighttime scene with three individuals in the foreground, posed for a picture and smiling. They are all dressed warmly. The person in the middle is wearing traditional Korean clothing, while the other two individuals are wearing more modern winter clothing. A bonfire is featured in the background, lighting up the night sky.

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