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The Haenyeo (women divers), some in their 80s, dive to collect seaweed, shellfish and other seafood in a unique way (Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO). You can still see some of these sea mermaids 'at work' and learn all about their history and culture in the Haenyeo museum on Jeju island.
Welcome to The Island of Sea Women! Here you can dive into the world of the Haenyeo—from the years of occupation to their modern survival. Just click through these tabs to explore their journey. But first, here are three of Lisa’s favorite pieces….
Jan 14, 2021 · Saving the Songs of South Korea’s Female Divers. Three elderly women are teaching the music of these famed fisherwomen. by Hahna Yoon January 14, 2021. Haenyeo divers used music to pass the...
Apr 25, 2017 · These photographic guides testify to the difficult living conditions of these women who are seen as symbols of Jeju Island. This extraordinary phenomenon -- which emerged in a Confucian society centred on men -- the culture of Jeju- haenyeo was inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016.
Sep 9, 2021 · With knowledge of the sea and marine life, the Jeju haenyeo (female divers) harvest for up to seven hours a day, 90 days of the year holding their breath for just one minute for every dive and making a unique verbal sound when resurfacing.
Mar 29, 2015 · Known as haenyeo, or sea women, they use no breathing equipment, although a typical dive might last around two minutes and take them as deep as ten metres underwater. Wearing old-fashioned...
Nov 21, 2021 · The haenyeo are an integral part of South Korea's Jeju island. (ABC News: Mitch Woolnough) Follow Korea's oldest free divers on their underwater treasure hunt. The volcanic island of Jeju is a wild paradise sitting just off the coast of the Korean peninsula. It is said to be plentiful in three things: rock, wind and women.
