Interview Haenyeo of Jeju island /
South Korea
Photographer: Vincenzo Acampora
Role: Photo Editor & Art Director
Read the full interview here: https://www.kimchiandbasil.com/interview-haenyeo-jeju/
One of the jeju treasures is the traditional figure of the Haenyeo 해녀, the female divers of the Jeju-do island. For centuries the female divers had a key role in the economy of the island by harvesting shells fish and seaweed. Known for their fierce character, they have been inscribed on the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2016.
