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As summer approaches, Korea's cicada season is about to start. Legend has it that the cicada has a very special significance in Korean culture.
The cicada is thought to have a powerful energy and to embody wisdom. It has been said that for thousands of years, Koreans have seen the cicada as a sign of good luck and prosperity. The ancient capital of Silla Kingdom, Gyeongju, even took the cicada as its symbol.
In Korea, cicada-shaped jewelry was popular among both commoners and royal family members. The royal court also had a special event for cicadas, and it was said that the emperor would listen to the sound of cicadas to detect news from all parts of the kingdom. There was even an old proverb warning people not to eavesdrop, as they would become a “cicada” and be heard by everyone.
Cicadas have the power to survive through harsh winter. Ancient Koreans believed that they would remain alive even after a thousand years and were filled with admiration. A famous poem written by Choe Chiwon during the Goryeo Dynasty, “The Cicada’s Song”, expressed this admiration of their tenacity.
The story of cicadas has inspired many other aspects of Korean culture. Korean writers often take cicadas as their main theme, and poems, stories, plays, and even movies have been created around the theme of cicadas.
The cicada has also found a place in Korean music. There is a song called “Bawisolae”, which is a song that adults sing to children during cicada season. It was even recorded by the popular children’s group, “Brown Eyes”.
Cicada-related festivals also started being held in various places across the nation, particularly in the Gyeonggi region. Traditional events such as catching and releasing cicadas, cicada dance performances, and more modern festivals like the Cicada Music Festival are all popular events.
These events have raised awareness of cicadas, and their significance has been restored in modern Korean culture. Cicadas will never cease to be seen as special in the hearts of Koreans, and this summer, when the cicadas shriek with joy, Koreans will remember their “cicada” legend.
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