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Saving the Songs of Korea’s Sea Women

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Rick SpilmanMarch 1, 2023

On the first day of Women’s History month, something a bit different.  Since at least the 17th century, on the Korean island of Jeju, the haenyeo, Korean for “sea women” have worked free diving in the clear island waters. Using … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Songs | Tagged free diving, haenyeo, haenyeo songs, Jeju, Korea, sea women
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