Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Today is Coming-Of-Age Day in Seoul

The traditional Coming-Of-Age ceremony is a ceremony that endows young boys and girls at the age of 20, who have lived under the protection of families, with individual authorities. - Xinhuanet.com

SHOOT: In the West coming of age is 18, but later may make sense. I know a few 20-somethings that are still pretty immature and still living with their folks.
clipped from news.xinhuanet.com
Nam Bo-ra, a university student and also a TV drama actress, in traditional Korean costume, is crowned with a black crown-like headpiece by adult aides during a traditional ceremony celebrating the Coming-Of-Age Day at a university in Seoul May 18, 2009. The traditional Coming-Of-Age ceremony is a ceremony that endows young boys and girls at the age of 20, who have lived under the protection of families, with individual authorities.
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