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First Fukushima, now COVID-19: South Korea s famed female divers face uncertain times
After about four hours of diving, this female diver emerges from the water with her catch for the day inside the orange buoy. (Photo: Lim Yun Suk)
13 May 2021 06:10AM) Share this content
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JEJU, South Korea: Every April in the fishing village of Jongdal, a day-long ritual takes place. Shamans make offerings to the gods, praying for bountiful catches and the safety of those who venture out to sea.
Leading up to the ceremony, a group of women prepare food – to feed those in other realms, as well as actual villagers. These women are haenyeo , the famed female divers of Jeju.
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