| 1. Important Intangible Cultural Properties |
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| 2. Traditional Rituals and Foods |
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 Important Intangible Cultural Properties |
| The institution is producing documentary films and books on important Intangible cultural heritage. It is aimed to record and preserve the original form of performing arts, and skills that artisans possess, and develop educational materials and contents with respect to traditional culture for next generations. Documentary films contain all processes of performing arts or handicrafts skills. As for books, "Series of Important Intangible Cultural Heritage in Korea" are published based on detailed field and literature studies on performing arts and handicrafts techniques. The outcomes of recording activities are books and image contents including documentary films without time constraints, around 50-minute long film for the public, DVD for permanent conservation, and slide pictures. The production of these books and films also paves the way for the protection and transmission of important intangible cultural heritage. |
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| Traditional Rituals and Foods |
| There are many different types of traditional rituals in the Korean way of life. The Institute is studying and recording traditional Korean cultures such as ancestral rituals, Buddhist services, and gut (shaman rite) that are embedded in the everyday lives of Korean people. Since 2002, the Institute has been carrying out a research project titled 'Traditional Rituals and Foods' to study the cultural aspects of ritual procedures and foods. The research findings include written reports and video recordings. |
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