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𝐑𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐆𝐨π₯𝐝𝐞𝐧 π’πšπ§ππšπ₯𝐬 (λΌλ„λΉ„μŠ€μ™€ 금 μƒŒλ“€)

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  Once upon a time, there lived a rich merchant, named Snefru, in a place called Manf / Memphis. Snefru lived with his wife and daughter, Rhodopis or  Radobee. When Radobee's mother felt her death approaching, she said to Radobee, “You're so pretty. After my death, your father will remarry and give birth to more daughters, and those daughters will be jealous of you.” Then she gave Radobee a wooden box. There was a necklace of Hathor and very special shoes—golden sandals. Because the shoes only fit her feet, her mother promised those sandals and necklace would protect her from harm. She told Radobee to take good care of them. After her mother’s death, her father did indeed marry another woman. The stepmother and her daughters mistreated Radobee. Meanwhile, the king held a big party to find a good wife for his son to carry on the royal lineage. However, the evil new stepmother locked Radobee in her room and sent her own daughters off to the party. While Radobee was bathing in the
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  "λ¬Όμž₯수" (Muljangsu) would typically carry a large barrel or container filled with water on their back. They would use a dipper or ladle to scoop and serve water to customers. The practice of selling water by Muljangsu, or water sellers, originated in a time when access to clean and safe water was limited. This was especially true in historical periods when there were no modern water supply systems or widespread availability of tap water. The water sellers would travel from place to place, providing a convenient source of water for people who didn't have access to wells or other water sources. They played an important role in ensuring that people had access to drinking water, especially during times when water scarcity was an issue. Water sellers, known as "Sakka" (사크카) in Egypt, would transport water from the Nile using large leather containers. They would then travel through the streets, calling out to announce their presence and the availability of fresh water
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Egyptian Qatayef Vs Korean Songpyeon

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  As far as I remember, I attended a Songpyeon-making workshop back in 2014, although I'm not sure of the exact date. During the workshop, we were given pre-made rice flour dough and instructed on how the festival is celebrated in Korea. We filled the dough with brown sugar, sesame seeds, or nuts, and folded it into a half-moon shape. While folding it, the shape reminded me of the Egyptian dessert "Qatayef," which is a festive dish during the month of Ramadan. The main difference between the two desserts is the dough ingredients: Songpyeon is made from rice flour and steamed, while Qatayef is made from flour, fried, and dipped in sugar syrup. I tried Songpyeon just once, but I didn't like it. Its taste was a bit strange for me. I'm not sure why. Maybe it was because back then I used to prefer sweet things, and this wasn't very sweet. Or perhaps I wasn't familiar with Korean food at that time.
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Korean Bathhouse & Egyptian Hammam

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 Korea and Egypt both have bathhouse   culture. In Korea it's called "Mok Yok Tang" while in Egypt it's called "Hammam". The bathhouses in both countries are almost the same, starting with a hot tub, then scrubbing and massaging the body before a final shower. In Korea People hang out there with their family members or close friends to relieve stress. Meanwhile in Egypt people go usually for refreshment, and health reasons or special occasions such as marriage. In Korea people get naked in the bathhouse while in Egypt people keep their undergarments on or wear something like a swiming suit. P.S I'm not sure if I would try the Korean Bathhouse or not because it's embrassing to bathe with strangers or get undressed in front of people and I don't know how to adapt to it. To be honest I haven't tried the Egyptian Hammam experience yet. ν•œκ΅­κ³Ό μ΄μ§‘νŠΈμ—λŠ” λͺ©μš•νƒ• λ¬Έν™”κ°€ μžˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. ν•œκ΅­μ—μ„œλŠ” "λͺ©μš•νƒ•"이라고 μ΄μ§‘νŠΈμ—μ„œλŠ” "ν•¨λ§˜"이라고 ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 두 λ‚˜λΌμ˜ λͺ©μš•νƒ•μ€ 온수 μš•μ‘°μ—μ„œ μ‹œμž‘ν•˜μ—¬ λͺΈμ„ 문지λ₯΄κ³ 
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Kosbaria

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It's Broad beans season now in Egypt. So I can't miss the opportunity to make the dish Kosbaria dish (Kosbaria is derived from "Kosbara" which means coriander in English). It's a famous vegan dish that's full of protein and is made during winter. The ingredients are rice, broad beans & fresh coriander. μ΄μ§‘νŠΈλŠ” μ§€κΈˆ λˆ„μ—μ½© μ‹œμ¦Œμ΄λΌμ„œ μ½”μŠ€λ°”λ¦¬μ•„ λΌλŠ” μŒμ‹μ„ λ§Œλ“€ 수 μžˆλŠ” 기회λ₯Ό 놓칠 수 μ—†μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. λ‹¨λ°±μ§ˆμ΄ ν’λΆ€ν•˜κ³  κ²¨μšΈμ² μ— λ§Œλ“€μ–΄μ§€λŠ” 유λͺ…ν•œ 비건 μš”λ¦¬μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€. μ½”μŠ€λ°”λ¦¬μ•„λŠ” 고수(μ˜μ–΄λ‘œλŠ” Coriander)λ₯Ό λœ»ν•˜λŠ” 단어인 μ½”μŠ€λ°”λΌμ—μ„œ μœ λž˜ν–ˆλ‹€. μž¬λ£ŒλŠ” μŒ€, λˆ„μ—μ½©, μ‹ μ„ ν•œ κ³ μˆ˜μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€.
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Egyptian & Korean Folk Remedies

It has been a long time since I wanted to talk about folk remedies used in Korea, and compare them with Egypt but my laziness caught up with me.  Anyway, since the last Korea class, the teacher discussed the folk remedies in Korea and asked me about folk remedies in Egypt. It was such an interesting class. We talked about some of the remedies that are still used today.  In Korea if you catch a cold, you drink ginger tea, date tea or citrus tea. While in Egypt, if you catch a cold, you drink lemon tea. In Egypt, a sore throat is treated by drinking Anise tea. In Korea, there's an old remedy of pricking the finger tip with a needle if you have a stomach ache. While in Egypt, we drink peppermint tea as it aids digestion. For blood pressure Egyptians drink hibiscus tea. It's helpful for high blood pressure when it's drunk cold, and low blood pressure when it's drunk hot. P.S: during the class, the teacher talked about Soybean Sprout Soup, which is a traditional way to cure
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Kut in Korea VS Zar in Egypt (κ΅Ώκ³Ό 자λ₯΄)

  Today I wanted to share the similarity between the Kut ritual of Korea and the Zar ritual of Egypt. Both aim to get rid of bad luck and protect people from evil spirits. Zar usually takes place in a big room; participants will often rent a house for the purpose. Similarly, Kut takes place in a Shaman's shrine or the possessed/case's home. A Zar altar (a round tray placed on a tall bench in the center of the room covered with white cloth and laden with piles of nuts and dried fruits) is important. The leader of the ritual is usually a female who has inherited the skills from her mother. She is titled "Kodia" and plays a vital role in the ritual performance and the contacting of Jinn. Men can contribute to the ritual by playing music, just like in Kut. The possessed woman/case in Zar wears a white jalabiya – and this may be a point of difference, as I don't know whether in Kut the subject  should wear white or not. The musical instruments used during Zar are the T
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