Seasonal rituals which have been annually repeated are
transmitted from generation to generation everywhere in Korea.
Those are somewhat different depending on locations. They have
been formed into a similar culture, related to farmers’ and
fishermen’s life, and the thought and the life of low-class
people have been well reflected. Nam-gu was under the influence
of Jwasuyeong (the navy camp of the Left) of Gyeongsang-do
Province; here, Nongcheong-play (traditional Korean play) and
Eobang-play were organized and a masked dance has been
developed. Major rituals include sacrificial rituals such as
ancestor-memorial services on New Year’s Day, Yeongdong Halmije
(Ritual to Yeongdong Grandmother), Baekjungje-ritual, ancestor-
memorial services on Chuseok (Thanksgiving Day), Myosa, Yongwang
Meokigi (Offering food to the Sea King) and Dangsanje-ritual;
praying rituals such as sprinkling salt, hanging a lucky bag,
hanging a Bokjori, drawing spring water, burning Daljip, praying
to the full moon, drinking ear-quickening