Korean-style Roof - Intangible Cultural Heritage of DPRK

 Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- Korean-style roof has a long history of its refined form and pattern showing the aesthetic feelings, wisdom and outstanding architecture of the Korean people.
Korean-style gabled, hipped and crane-shaped roofs are all characterized by their graceful and beautiful curves.
The Pohyon Temple, a historical site on Mt Myohyang, typifies the outstanding architecture and excellent artistic skill.
The Taeung Hall, the largest and most splendid building at the Pohyon Temple, is well balanced structurally for its not so high walls and hip-saddle roof.
The Korean ancestors tiled roofs and erected pillars in a curved manner and painted them in soft, gentle and bright colours.
The elegant Korean-style roof has undergone steady development in its formative art to represent the optimistic way of life and resourceful spirit of the Korean people.
Korean-style roof was registered as a part of national intangible heritage in October 2017. -0-