A cheongsachorong (Korean청사초롱) is a traditional Korean lantern. It is typically made by joining red and blue silk shades and hanging a candle inside the body.[1][2] The two colors are said to represent yin and yang.[2]

Cheongsachorong
Two lanterns welcoming guests to a traditional Korean wedding ceremony
Korean name
Hangul
청사초롱
Hanja
靑紗초籠
Revised RomanizationCheongsachorong
McCune–ReischauerChŏngsachorong

Since the Joseon period, the lanterns have been largely associated with wedding ceremonies.[2] In recent years, the lantern has become displayed in various other settings in South Korea.[1]

A stylized cheongsachorong has been featured as the logo of the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit.

References

edit
  1. ^ a b "Crafts". Korean Culture and Information Service (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  2. ^ a b c 김, 삼대, "청사초롱 (靑紗燭籠)", Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2024-06-27