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"...a documentary series on Korea's traditional as well as contemporary culture. Korean Arts & Lifestyle was originally produced in English by Arirang TV, under the Foundation's sponsorship. The four volumes have been broadcast twice, in late 2005 and early 2006, on Arirang's global-satellite network to audiences around the world. The programming has been well received for its educational and entertaining information on Korean culture... The Life of Koreans (Volume 3) provides information about the world of Korea's traditional customs and rituals, including, dol, a first-year birthday celebration, as well as practices related to the rite of passage, wedding, funeral, and memorial services in Korea."--Korea Foundation Newsletter, August 2006, Vol. 15, No. 3.