Sacred Ritual

• Photographer
  Chaehyun Hwang
• Technical Info
  1/8, F2.8, Iso 1600, Canon Eos Rp, Rf16mm Lens
• Photo Date
  2022

A 600-year-old Korean noble family holds a sacred ceremony annually. The traditional ritual, which begins at 1 a.m., involves men of the "Ryu" family from all over the country gathering in traditional Korean attire (hanbok) to bow simultaneously to their ancestors. This sacred ceremony strengthens family bonds and emphasizes the importance of tradition to future generations.