This scholarly work delves into the traditional tugging rituals practiced in Korea and three Southeast Asian countries?Cambodia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. It examines the historical origins, cultural significance, and contemporary practices of these rituals, highlighting their role in agricultural societies as expressions of communal solidarity and spiritual beliefs. The book provides comparative analyses, exploring how each culture has uniquely adapted the tugging ritual to reflect local customs, values, and social structures. Through interdisciplinary research, it offers insights into the preservation and evolution of intangible cultural heritage in the face of modernization.