Yanggwan
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A yanggwan is a ceremonial hat worn by Korea
n officials during events such as a wedding
ceremony, prayer ceremony like that practiced on Chuseok
, and other ceremonies. It is considered a crown. It is usually worn with a jobok which is worn by Korean officials.
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n officials during events such as a wedding
Marriage in South Korea
Marriage in South Korea is similar to that in the West, but has unique features of its own, especially due to the influence of Korean Confucianism.-Eligibility:Marriage in South Korea is a union between a man and a woman...
ceremony, prayer ceremony like that practiced on Chuseok
Chuseok
Chuseok , originally known as Hangawi , is a major harvest festival and a three-day holiday in Korea celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. Like many other harvest festivals, it is held around the Autumn Equinox...
, and other ceremonies. It is considered a crown. It is usually worn with a jobok which is worn by Korean officials.
See also
- List of Korean Clothing
- Korean culture
- Jobok