S2024-G016

Folk Spirit: Village Guardians and Community Traditions

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Folk Spirit: Village Guardians and Community Traditions celebrates the grassroots beliefs and customs that bound communities together. The Sajikdan Altar honored spirits of land and grain, while village guardian trees and shrines protected local neighborhoods. Farmers’ music fostered solidarity during agricultural seasons, and guardian posts guided travelers safely. The Loop Fight brought communities together through friendly competition. These traditions reflect the deep spiritual connection between people, land, and collective prosperity.

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• Folk Spirit: Village Guardians and Community Traditions
  • Sajikdan Altar: Praying to the Spirits of the Land and Grain
  • Village Guardians: Local Trees and Shrines
  • Gwangju’s Farmers’ Music: Community Solidarity for Agricultural Abundance
  • Guardian Posts: Guiding the Way, Protecting the Village
  • The Loop Fight of Gwangju: Competition to Bring the Community Together