Sugeon Dolligi (Handkerchief Game) - Introduction
Handkerchief Game involves people sitting in a circle while one person walks around holding a handkerchief, secretly placing it behind someone and running away. Seated players cannot look back and can only check with their hands. Whoever finds the handkerchief must quickly grab it and catch the person who placed it. If the placer completes one circle and sits in the empty spot, they succeed; if caught, they become "it." If someone doesn't notice the handkerchief and the runner completes the circle, they shout "Kkwang!" and that person receives a penalty. Popular at picnics, outings, and retreats requiring no special preparation. Combines tension and fun, with penalties like singing or dancing adding excitement. A representative group game enjoyable for all ages.
Basic Information
- Origin: 한국
- Players: 10명 이상
- Equipment: 수건 1개
How to Play & Features
Handkerchief Game involves people sitting in a circle while one person walks around holding a handkerchief, secretly placing it behind someone and running away. Seated players cannot look back and can only check with their hands. Whoever finds the handkerchief must quickly grab it and catch the person who placed it. If the placer completes one circle and sits in the empty spot, they succeed; if caught, they become "it." If someone doesn't notice the handkerchief and the runner completes the circle, they shout "Kkwang!" and that person receives a penalty. Popular at picnics, outings, and retreats requiring no special preparation. Combines tension and fun, with penalties like singing or dancing adding excitement. A representative group game enjoyable for all ages.
Cultural Value
This game is a representative Korean folk game. Transmitted through generations, it well shows Korean sentiment and community culture. Currently available for hands-on experience at folk villages, museums, and cultural centers in Seoul, it's a popular Korean culture experience program for foreign tourists as well. Enjoyed together from children to adults, it becomes an opportunity for intergenerational communication.