ChristmasAs an important festival in the West, it has gradually been valued and celebrated in China in recent years. However, South Korea's recent "innovative" approach to Christmas has caused confusion among Westerners. in South KoreaSocial platforms, there was a series of willsChristmasA poster that combines Korean elements. These posters will:Santa ClausThe real name was changed to "Park Tae-suo", the Christmas slogan was changed to "Merric Ryan Mas", and to KoreanCulturesymbols to interpretChristmas。This act has caused heated discussions among local and Western netizens, some of whom believe that it is a blow to the WestCultureprovocations, while some advocate supportKoreansand the Westerners to competeChristmasthe right to invent.
1. The birth of Korean posters
South KoreaSocial platformsThese posters that appeared on the show have attracted widespread attention from netizens. among these postersChristmasElements are not common to usSanta ClausAnd Christmas trees, ratherKoreanswithKimchiand other Korean symbols. This kind of with traditionChristmasThe design with different elements sparked a heated discussion and made people start to rethinkChristmasThe essence and meaning.
2. Santa's "real name".
It's not just thatChristmasThe content of the poster has caused controversySanta Claus's "real name" is also puzzling. KoreanswillSanta ClausThe name was changed to "Park Tai Su", a move that also caused dissatisfaction among some Westerners. For Westerners,Santa Claushas always been regarded asChristmasThe symbol and representation of the change of his name may causeCultural identityon the haunting.
3. The slogan and meaning of Christmas
In addition to the elements in the poster andSanta Clausname,ChristmasThe slogan is alsoKoreansAdapted to "Merrico Reinsmas", which is a combination of Korean and English, meaning "Korean."Merry Christmas”。This adaptation also stands outKoreansRightChristmasself-interpretation and redefinition.
1. The theft of culture is still the continuation of tradition
Some thinkKoreansRightChristmasThe act of "innovation" is oneCultureTheft, they did not createChristmasthe ability to attract attention andBusinessBenefit. However, there are also those who believe that it is justCultureThe continuation and evolution of the . Each country and region has its ownCultureDistinctive, each with its own elements of tradition and adapted to the localityCultureDemand, it isCulturePart of communication and interaction.
2. Collision and tolerance of different cultures
CultureThe evolution is differentCultureThe process of collision is realized. KoreansRightChristmasThe redefinition is actually for the WestCultureand itselfCultureof collision and fusion. This collision and fusion provides us with a way to think about itCulturenew perspectives, tooCultureDiversity and inclusion have been breathed into new life.
3. The uniqueness and value of culture
Each of themCulturehave their uniqueness and value, whether it isKoreansRightChristmasThe reinterpretation of the holiday, or the way the festival is celebrated in other countries, should be respected and understood. We cannot belittle or discriminate against someone because it is inconsistent with our traditional beliefsCultureInstead, we should face and accept differences with an open and inclusive attitudeCultureForm of expression.
1. Resist cultural theft
KoreansRightChristmasAlthough the "innovative" behavior is controversial, we should remain soberly aware and not be misled by it. We can't support any kind ofCulturetheft, but should respect each oneCultureuniqueness and value. Only by perseveranceCultureThe original taste of oursCulturein order to be more widely recognized and respected.
2. Inherit and develop your own culture
In the face of differencesCultureWhen impacting and colliding, we should pay more attention to and develop our ownCulture。Only on their ownCultureWe can show our uniqueness and charm on a global scale. We should go through moreCultureExchange and cooperation to make oursCultureBetter dissemination and understanding around the world.
3. An open and inclusive attitude
The world is diverseCultureIt's also diverse. We can't just because of one or the otherCultureIt is not in line with our traditional concept and should be rejected or rejected, but should be accepted and understood with an open and inclusive attitude. It is only by respecting and protecting every culture that together we can create a better and more harmonious world.
KoreansRightChristmas's "innovative" behavior has sparked a wide range of discussions and reflections. Different people have different opinions on this, and some people think that it isCultureof theft and provocation, while some believe that it isCultureThe continuation and evolution of the . However, we should be open and inclusive to see and embrace differencesCultureExpress the form, and stick to yourselfCultureuniqueness and value. It is only by respecting and protecting every culture that together we can create a better and more diverse world. Let's work together forCultureto make their own contribution to the prosperity and development.