Jesa: The Tradition of Honoring Ancestors

Writer: Yashita Thakur (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) South Korea values tradition and respect, especially for those who came before us. Remembering and respecting ancestors is central to Korean culture. This remembrance is expressed through the tradition of Jesa (제사). Many of us have briefly encountered this practice while watching K-dramas, where families…