Festival offers int'l perspectives on shamanism
While politicians in this country have come under scrutiny for their alleged ties to shamans and popular television dramas like 'The Glory' have portrayed shamanism as a 'backward' or 'evil' practice, the 2023 Shamanism Festival highlighted a very different picture. It demonstrated the richness of shamanic practice as a cultural symbol that traces its roots to traditional societies around the world while showcasing regional forms of shamanism as vibrant and engaging parts of contemporary life.
Source: koreatimes.co.kr