This document provides an overview of Korean wedding traditions. It discusses the traditional attire of brides and grooms, which includes the hanbok for both. The document also outlines some elements of Korean wedding ceremonies and receptions, such as the inclusion of traditional dishes like bulgogi and kalbi. Finally, it notes some historical wedding practices in Korea, such as the bride and groom wearing formal court costumes and traveling by palanquin to their new home.

1. ENGLISH CONVERSATION II Welcome back to our English class! To most of you this is WEEK 2. Today, we will study Unit 5 of the text and workbook. Teacher’s audio CD will be used for listening exercises. Oral presentation assignment: I will explain how to use “cue cards” or “flash cards” and make a speech. Students do Self-Introductions, hand-in the flash card homework assignment.

2. Chapter 5 – Let’s start with: Where’s the party? ~Are you thinking about having a wedding? New vocabulary: best man, maid of honor, card, invitation, party, bride/groom, ceremony, present, bouquet, veil, gown, cake, groom, reception, candles, rings, hanbok, other Korean translations

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4. Korean Wedding Traditions The Matchmaker - an Old Tradition At one time, matchmakers were used for half of the weddings in Korea. Families would go to a matchmaker and present their young person with their resumes, and ask them to find someone that is compatible in status and earning potential. http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/korean.cfm

5. Korean Wedding Attire For over 2,000 years, the traditional Korean costume, the Hanbok , has been worn by men, women and children.

6. Korean Wedding Traditions Next: Go to the HML presentation! Source: http://www.raescreations.com/wedding/0626/index.html NEXT: Let’s look at the BRIDE’S HANBOK: The women's attire includes a chogori (short jacket with long sleeves) with 2 long ribbons which are tied to form the otkorum. A chima, a full length, high waisted wrap around skirt is worn. Boat shaped shoes make of silk, are worn with white cotton socks The bride's attire might include a white sash with significant symbols or flowers. A headpiece or crown may also be worn. The norigae is a hanbok decoration which has been worn by all classes of Korean women for centuries. It is tied to the skirt or the ribbon on the jacket. The knot on the top is called the Maedup. Source: http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/korean.cfm#religious

7. Korean wedding traditions Wedding Feast and Reception The wedding feast or reception, ( kyorhon p'iroyon )can be a mix of traditional and western cultures. At a traditional wedding feast, you would expect to find bulgolgi (marinated barbeque beef strips), kalbi (marinated short ribs), a variety of kimchi (pickled cabbage with a variety of spices, with other ingredients such as radishes, seafood). Source: http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/korean.cfm#religious

8. Korean wedding traditions The Groom's Attire A jacket ( chigori ) and trousers ( paji ) and an overcoat ( turumagi ) are worn. The jacket has loose sleeves, the trousers are roomy and tied with straps at the ankles. A vest may be worn over the shirt. A black hat ( moja ) could be worn. Source: http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/korean.cfm#religious

9. Korean Wedding Traditions In ancient times , the wedding day the weddings were held in the bride's yard or house. The groom traveled by horse to the bride's house and after the wedding ceremony took his wife in a palanquin (cart) to his parents' house to live. The bride and groom wore formal court costumes for the wedding ceremony. Ordinary people were permitted to wear the luxurious clothes only on their wedding day. Hand lanterns are used for lighting the way from the groom's home to the bride's home on the night before the wedding. http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/korean.cfm#religious

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12. Questions: Handout to students. Ask 10 questions to 5 other students. Write down your partners name. We can present answers, make corrections, and review. Conversation questions & answers. Good work, keep trying!!! ^^+