Glory of the Family

Welcome, seekers of history and heritage. I am Professor, and today we delve into the profound concept of 'Glory of the Family' by exploring the remarkable endurance of traditional clan villages in East Asia. …

To truly comprehend the greatness of Hahoe Village, one must first look at it from above. We begin our journey standing atop the magnificent Buyongdae Cliff. …

Descending into the heart of the village, we arrive at its spiritual and geographical center: the Samsindang Zelkova tree. This colossal, ancient tree is over 600 years old, meaning it has witnessed every generation of the…

We now approach Yangjindang, the monumental head house (Jongga) of the Pungsan Ryu clan. Unlike most houses in the village that face the river, Yangjindang sits squarely facing south. …

A short walk from the main houses brings us to Wonjijeongsa, a serene pavilion built by the great Prime Minister Ryu Seong-ryong himself. After retiring from public office following the devastating Imjin War, Ryu built this…

We conclude our physical exploration of Hahoe Village at the edge of the Nakdong River, beneath the dense, fragrant canopy of the Mansongjeong Pine Forest. This forest of ten thousand pine trees was artificially planted by Ryu…

While we stand in Korea, let us conceptually journey to Zhejiang Province in China, to the Zhuge Bagua Village, another ultimate testament to the 'Glory of the Family'. Founded over 700 years ago by Zhuge Dashi, the…

As our exploration of these legendary clan villages concludes, the true meaning of 'Glory of the Family' becomes clear. It is not defined by transient political power or hoarded gold. …