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Dancheong

Dancheong is a type of painting that people in Korea have been doing for a very long time. They paint colorful designs on the outside of buildings and other objects to make them look very special and beautiful.

The paintings often use the colors red, blue, yellow, green, white and black. The colors are arranged in different patterns like squares, triangles, and circles to make pictures.

Dancheong painting is also used to show different meanings. For example, some designs could show different animals or plants, while others might represent happiness, good luck, or power.

People in Korea think that dancheong painting makes the buildings look happy and makes people feel happy too. It is a very important part of their tradition and culture.