I'm imagining I have a Korean friend about my age, and we're both married, he has a child, and my wife is currently pregnant. In this situation, other than the usual "hi" and "hello" exchanges between us, He tells me how life changes after the baby arrives, how you suddenly start feeling grown up and responsible, and how a wide range of emotions suddenly surge just after delivery, from profound love and joy to anxiety, fear, strong connection, overwhelm of new responsibilities, the disruption to your routine, and shifts in your identity and priorities. But apart from all this, the joy of becoming a father will make you feel proud, as if you have achieved something very big in life. My imaginary friend would probably tell me that life will definitely change and that mix of emotions might feel a little tough in the beginning, but believe me, it will be the beginning of a different and better phase of your life because becoming a father is like receiving a gift of love and happiness that lasts forever!
제 나이 또래의 한국인 친구가 있다고 상상해 보세요. 둘 다 결혼했고, 친구는 아이가 있고, 아내는 임신 중이라고요. 이 상황에서, 평소처럼 "안녕", "안녕" 인사를 나누는 것 외에도, 친구는 아기가 태어난 후 삶이 어떻게 바뀌는지, 갑자기 어른이 된 듯한 책임감을 느끼는지, 출산 직후 깊은 사랑과 기쁨부터 불안, 두려움, 강한 유대감, 새로운 책임감에 대한 부담감, 일상의 혼란, 정체성과 우선순위의 변화까지 다양한 감정이 솟구치는 모습을 이야기해 줍니다. 하지만 이 모든 것 외에도, 아버지가 된다는 기쁨은 마치 인생에서 아주 큰 것을 이룬 것처럼 자랑스러울 것입니다. 제 상상 속 친구는 아마도 삶이 분명히 바뀔 것이고, 처음에는 그런 감정들이 조금 힘들 수도 있다고 말할 것입니다. 하지만 믿어보세요. 인생에서 다르고 더 나은 단계의 시작이 될 것입니다. 아버지가 된다는 것은 영원히 지속되는 사랑과 행복이라는 선물을 받는 것과 같으니까요.
I imagine my Korean friend and I both love delicious food. The only difference is that I'm a vegetarian, and he eats almost anything. Lol! He'll obviously brag about his favourite food in front of me, and I'll tell him how delicious vegetarian food is, and I'll win on this topic, because he eats vegetarian and non-vegetarian food anyway. So, whenever he visits India, I'll treat him to a variety of dishes, like Dosa, Pani Puri, Samosa, Chole Bhature, Raj Kachori, Palak Paneer Naan, Gulab Jamun, Raj Bhog, etc., along with the local liquors like Gulabo, Mahua, Chang, and Fenni. Impressed by all this, he'll probably treat me to the best vegetarian Korean dishes on my trip to Korea. My favourites include Vegan Kimchi, Dumplings with Mushrooms, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Tofu Bibimbap, Kongnamul Japchae, Mushroom Hotpot, and SOJU.
I would like to show my Korean friend our cultural weddings. Indian culture's weddings are vibrant like a big festival, multi-day celebrations involving elaborate rituals, traditional garments like the lehenga or gold-toned silk, music, dance, and a variety of food. Key events include pre-wedding ceremonies such as Roka, Sagaai, Haldi, Mehndi, and Sangeet, followed by the main wedding day with rituals like the Baraat procession, exchanging garlands, the Mandap ceremony, the sacred Phere (seven steps around a fire), and ending with a reception. The experience is a festive union of two families and a sacred, spiritual bond, with regional and community variations adding to the rich tapestry of traditions. Also, I would like to attend a Korean traditional wedding because I have seen many such weddings in Korean dramas, although they do not look that colourful and vibrant, but it is exciting to see two people getting tied in a bond of love. I also love cultural festivals, so I'd obviously invite her to important festivals like Holi and Diwali, and I'd also like to attend Korean festivals. While I haven't heard of any Korean festivals yet, I'm sure they exist and are celebrated with great enthusiasm there, too.
한국 친구에게 우리의 전통 결혼식을 보여주고 싶어요. 인도 문화의 결혼식은 마치 큰 축제처럼 생동감 넘치고, 며칠에 걸쳐 진행되는 화려한 의식과 레헹가(금빛 실크) 같은 전통 의상, 음악, 춤, 그리고 다양한 음식으로 가득합니다. 로카(Roka), 사가아이(Sagaai), 할디(Haldi), 멘디(Mehndi), 산기트(Sangeet)와 같은 혼례식 전 예식이 주요 행사이며, 바라트(Baraat) 행렬, 화환 교환, 만답(Mandap) 의식, 신성한 페레(Phere, 불 주위를 일곱 걸음 도는 것)와 같은 의식을 치르고 피로연으로 마무리되는 본식도 있습니다. 두 가족의 축제적인 결합이자 신성하고 영적인 유대감을 형성하는 경험이며, 지역과 공동체의 다양한 전통이 풍부한 전통의 융단을 더합니다. 또한 한국 드라마에서 한국 전통 결혼식을 많이 봤기 때문에 한국 전통 결혼식에도 참석하고 싶습니다. 화려하고 생동감 넘치는 모습은 아니지만, 두 사람이 사랑의 끈으로 묶이는 모습을 보는 것은 정말 신나는 경험입니다. 저도 문화 축제를 좋아해서 홀리나 디왈리 같은 중요한 축제에 당연히 초대하고 싶어요. 그리고 한국 축제에도 가고 싶어요. 아직 한국 축제에 대해 들어본 적은 없지만, 분명 있을
거고 한국에서도 큰 열정으로 기념하고 있을 거예요.
These are the things my Korean friend and I would like to share with each other. I hope you enjoyed my imaginary Korean friend and our conversations.
저와 한국인 친구가 서로 공유하고 싶은 이야기들입니다. 제 상상 속 한국인 친구와의 대화가 즐거웠기를 바랍니다.
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