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The Korean Folk Village at Suwon |
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Our friend Mr. Lee described the Korean Folk Village as the Korean equivalent of our American Williamsburg, where all the traditional Korean "intangible cultural assets" are preserved (costumes, handicrafts, houses, etc...) It was the best day we spent, on either trip - even Gabe loved it. This is definitely on our MUST SEE list. You can get there by a combination of subway and bus, or by a private car/taxi. You should plan a full day for it, and make sure you leave enough time to take in all the "shows" (tightrope walking, traditional wedding ceremony, see-saw, dancing/drumming). After you see the "pros" do the traditional games/dances, there are places for you to try it yourself. You will also have the chance to do some souvenir shopping there, and make sure to try the "traditional Korean market" for lunch, rather than eating in the touristy shops up front - the food was awesome, as was the rice wine.
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Top left: tightrope walking (dancing, actually) demonstration. Top right: traditional Korean see-saw jumping (and these girls were FLYING!) Right: Eric and I try our skills - and failed miserably. |
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Left: Eric and Mr. Lee try a traditional Korean bamboo "darts" game, with Gabe looking on. Below: traditional Korean drumming/dancing, performed in an outdoor amphitheater (these guys could really twirl their ribbons). |
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Left: we had this calligrapher write Gabe's Korean name on a piece of mulberry paper. Right: one of the many beautiful recreations of traditional Korean gates. |
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Below: a man in traditional Korean peasant clothes, making shoes out of twisted reeds. |
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