My vacation is finally over, and I’m trying to get back into the swing of things. As requested, here are some photos.
These are from the Korean Folk Village. Unfortunately, for quite a few days, it rained, and I didn’t get to take as many pictures as I wanted.
Now that’s something a little more traditional
This small stone dam, nice one
That looks like such a beautiful place.
It’s always interesting to see pictures from these far off places. Thanks for sharing Justin!
Speak some word of Korean for us!
BoltClock
Yeah, it’s pretty traditional. It was definitely different since the area I live in is more of a mix of Western and Eastern culture.
Mid
I actually slipped a little in the water and splashed it on my sister while we were walking across.
Jimmy
A lot of it was very nice though.
Well, it didn’t smell like a beautiful place.
WordPress Modder
You’re welcome! Once I get Project M launched, I hope to start sharing a bit more about my personal life here on the blog and letting you all see more of Korea.
Kay
Ill, ee, sam, sa, o, yuke, chill, pal, goo, ship.
That’s 1 – 10 in Korean. Of course, there’s another numbering system too.
Thank you very much for sharing these photographs! I was intrigued by the picture showing people washing their faces (and hair?) with warm water and was wondering if there was some kind of symbolism behind this.
Is the Korean Folk Village an open air museum about Korean traditions?
I recently saw a beautiful (and very moving) Korean film on Dutch television called Jibeuro (The way home in English). It showed life in a hamlet high up in the mountains, very remote in so many aspects from Seoul.
Very cool photos. The perspective you chose for “Eating Wheat” mixed with her reaction created a really great shot.
Sueli Brodin
I’m not sure if there was any symbolism in the washing. I’m sure there was, but I couldn’t understand what people were saying since everything was in Korean. The village basically just shows traditional Korean life from long ago.
I’ll have to check out that movie sometime.
kevo
Thanks. Now, if I could only start taking photos as well as you do…
Love the pictures and the captions. I enjoy reading and learning about other cultures. Hope you are enjoying your stay in Korea.
Hey there, Justin, themes and blog are awesome!
Are you still in South Korea?
Hi Justin,
I know your site is primarily for your amazing themes, but I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy the added bonus of being able to read about your life in Korea. These photos are great. I hope you post more soon!
Hi!
I am very glade to see photos of my country : )
Maybe the day was Dano.
Dano is the festival on the fifth day of May of the lunar clendar.
Women washed their hair in water boiled with Sweet Flag, believed to make their hair shiny Anciently. And people thought that is talismanic.
These days it’s just a celebration for Dano.
You can get more information here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dano_(Korean_festival)