Culture of Jinguk

The culture of Jinguk is one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world. 
== Language ==
Jin is the official and primary language of Jinguk. Jinguk is a mountainous country, and Jin is consequently divided into numerous small local dialects. There are few clear demarcations, so dialect classification is to some extent arbitrary. Nonetheless, the divisions are commonly cited in literature and media. Dialect is also sometimes used as a basis of discrimination, particularly against rural Jin speakers. 
Historical and modern linguists classify Jin as a language isolate; however, it does have a few extinct relatives which together form the Jin language family. Jin was written in Mei characters (Meija) until 1234, when King Taejo of Hwaryeong created the Jingul writing system.
== Literature ==
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== Spirituality ==
=== Religions ===
BUDDHISM AND SHAMANISM
=== Philosophy ===
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== Visual arts ==
=== Calligraphy ===
Until the widespread promulgation of Jingul, most Jin calligraphy was was written in Mei characters, including Meija. Modern Jin calligraphy is largely written using Jingul, but remains less popular than that written in Mei characters.
=== Ceramics ===
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=== Crafts ===
There is a unique set of handicrafts produced in Jinguk. Most of the handicrafts are created for a particular everyday use, often giving priority to the practical use rather than aesthetics. Traditionally, metal, wood, fabric, lacquerware, and earthenware were the main materials used, but later glass, leather or paper have sporadically been used.
During the Hwaryeong period, popular handicrafts are made of porcelain and decorated with blue painting. Woodcraft has also advanced during this period. This led to more sophisticated pieces of furniture, including wardrobes, chests, tables or drawers. Korean furniture represents one of the great woodworking and design heritages of Shijie and the world. It is part of a craft that goes back well over a millennium, keeping alive a tradition that remains unchanged from at least the twelfth century. It is this tradition that has made Jin furniture one of the most sought-after styles of exotic furniture by antique dealers and collectors worldwide.
=== Painting ===
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== Performing arts ==
=== Dance ===
Dance in Jinguk began with shamanistic early rituals five thousand years ago and now ranges from folk dance to more modern styles. There is a distinction between court dance and folk dance. Common court dances are jeongjaemu (정재무) performed at banquets, and ilmu (일무) which is performed at CONFUCIAN academies and among popular society. Ilmu are divided into civil dance (문무, munmu) and military dance (무무, mumu). Many mask dramas and mask dances are performed in many regional areas of Jinguk.
=== Music ===
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=== Theatre ===
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== Installation arts ==
=== Architecture ===
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=== Gardens ===
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=== Sculpture ===
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== Cuisine ==
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=== Tea ===
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== Fashion ==
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=== Traditional Clothing ===
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Category:Culture of Jinguk