A Centripetal Transmission and Centrifugal Utilization of Jong-ga Cultural Heritages

A history, culture and life of Jong-ga(宗家) as tangible and intangible cultural heritages transferred down from the traditional local society, it should have been a exemplary model for beautiful and fine customs, but in reality, it shows the aspects of a community as leader group armed with confucianism spirit. Likewise, there is a need to mention that it is not easy to secure the value as a traditional culture that is alive merely by pushing towards one specific direction on the policy level without having secured the live passing down capability.A transmission of Jong-ga(宗家) culture has two methods of practical way. One is centripetal transmission, the other is centrifugal utilization. A centripetal transmission focus in traditional aspects and try to preserve the archi-type. While a centrifugal utilization focus in developmental aspects and try to recreate new version. The subjects of intangible cultural asset of Jong-ga(宗家) should focus and try to practice all ways.After all, Jong-ga(宗家) as each lineage groups include rural district can said to have the proper functions as a transmission group of community life and also the adverse effects as an exclusive politic group within the village. The aspects of a culture change of Jong-ga(宗家) are explicit mirrors of traditional culture reflecting the rapid changes in Korean society and the reality of its side effects.