Cheongsachorong
Traditional Korean red and blue lantern
| Cheongsachorong | |
 Two lanterns welcoming guests to a traditional Korean wedding ceremony | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 청사초롱 |
| Hanja | 靑紗초籠 |
| Revised Romanization | Cheongsachorong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏngsachorong |
A cheongsachorong (Korean: 청사초롱) is a traditional Korean lantern. It is typically made by joining red and blue silk shades and hanging a candle inside the body.[1][2] The two colors are said to represent yin and yang.[2]
Since the Joseon period, the lanterns have been largely associated with wedding ceremonies.[2] In recent years, the lantern has become displayed in various other settings in South Korea.[1]
A stylized cheongsachorong has been featured as the logo of the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit.
References
- ^ a b "Crafts". Korean Culture and Information Service (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ a b c 김, 삼대, "청사초롱 (靑紗燭籠)", Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2024-06-27
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