This study investigates the Birae-dong Dangsan-je, a traditional village ritual in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, through an in-depth analysis of its ritual structure, symbolic system, transmission process, and transformation over time, based on oral history in...
This study investigates the Birae-dong Dangsan-je, a traditional village ritual in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, through an in-depth analysis of its ritual structure, symbolic system, transmission process, and transformation over time, based on oral history interviews. Drawing on symbolic anthropology and oral history theory, the ritual is interpreted as a symbolic practice and a repository of collective memory. By examining the ritual procedures, spatial configuration, symbolic meanings of ritual objects, and emotional structure of participants, the study reveals the internal logic of the practice. Despite the partial discontinuation of the ritual, oral narratives show that it continues to function as a living cultural asset through memory and storytelling. This research provides an integrated interpretation of the sustainability of Korean folk belief systems and the reconstruction of local identity.