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[Talk Talk Market] Bangcheon Market is artistically dressed :-)

[Talk Talk Market] 

Bangcheon Market is artistically dressed :-)

Bangcheon market is very famous for travel bloggers. Because there are a street of Kim Gwang-seok, a variety of foods which remind visitors of the bygone days and many ateliers. 

Kim Gwang-seok is known as a legend of folk songs in Korea. The street where named after him was made to remember him because he grew up in Daebong-dong which is Bangcheon market in it. There are cart bars, accessories and murals that describe his life. 

How about following up about special market where memory and art coexist? His memory is enshrined in the street. For example, there are a lot of his name in shop names.

Also, it looks so special because of many different colors. There are lots of ateliers, in which are used for both restaurant and workshop, so you can see unique shops there.

This is shown for Bangcheon market. An artist drew this to show the structure of the market.  

Bangcheon market is a place where those who hope to remember the market wanna vitalize. As a place of communication and recalling of the past, some people hope it to be crowded with lots of people. We hope, too. And We hope you guys to accompany Bangcheon market :-)

[Enjoy KOREA] The king of the West coast, Mt. Oseo

[Enjoy Korea]

Mt, Oseo,

 a mountain in Korea, resembling Mt. Kilimanjaro 

Why do people call Mt.Oseo the king of the west coast?

First of all, Mt.Oseo is the tallest mountain in the west coast, Korea. It is almost 709.7 meters in height.

Secondly, if you conquer the summit, you can enjoy the scenery of land, ocean and sky! It’s a place of scenic beauty where you can enjoy all everything! When you stand at the summit, you can see silver grass shaken with the wind in front of you and the horizon of the west coast behind them. There are Mt. Seongju in the south, Mt. Gaya in the north and Mt. Chilgap and Mt. Gyeryong in East. Is it like killing two birds with one stone?

Thirdly, it’s so popular for mountaineers as well as the public. The mountain is a lush green forest and there are lots of small streams in it! Also, you can enjoy climbing both a steep ridge and a gentle slope. Don’t miss the chance to catch sight of silver grass waving by the wind during autumn :)

[Enjoy KOREA] A historic park of Geoje POW Camp

[Enjoy KOREA] 

A historic park of Geoje POW Camp 

 A P.O.W. camp was completed on a site of about 10 million m2 around Gohyeon, Suwol, and Yangjeong areas on November 27, 1950. Up to 173,000 prisoners of war including 150,000 North Korean soldiers, 20,000 Chinese soldiers, and 3,000 women soldiers and militias were encamped. With the signing of truce on July 27, 1953, the camp was closed.

The Prisoner in Geoje POW Camp were allowed to self-regulate substantial part of the life in the barracks according to the Geneva Convention despite some control and discipline enforced by the rules.

A park was constructed to recreate the everyday life of prisoners of war based on the material and record of the time. The diorama hall that vividly portrays the camp at the time is a must see.

How about understanding the life of prisoners of war and tragedy of Korean War by visiting this park? We make sure that it encourages you to feel the great desire for reunification of KOREAN.

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[Enjoy KOREA] Changpyeong Slowcity, Damnyang

[Enjoy KOREA] 

Changpyeong Slowcity, Damnyang

 

  Damnyang is known for an abundant variety of attractions such as bamboo groves and dawn redwood(aka, Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu&Cheng). Especially, Changpyeong Slowcity is the best place where you can experience Korean Traditional houses and feel aesthetics of slow.

 

  Because Changpyeong 5-day market is connected to Changpyeong Slowcity, you can go on a visit by foot after shopping in the market :)

 

 

  The movement of Slowcity was begun in 1999, Italy. The name, ‘Slowcity’, means the village where pursues a slow life with good neighbors and nature instead of following only success.

  If you visit to Changpyeong, you can feel you put the clock back. Korean old houses, low stone walls, and trees entwined with an ivy make you relieved. I guess this is the place to visit when we need to take a good look at ourselves.

 

  Some women is busy making Yeot, Korean hard taffy. Others are making Korean traditional sweets and cookies. It is too beautiful to eat them.

  How about walking along with stone walls and considering about living in agreement with nature?

 

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[Enjoy KOREA] Korea's Best Performance 'Nong-ak'

Pyeongtaek Nong-ak 

(Instrumental Music of Peasants)

Nong-ak, also called Pungmul, consists of Utdari Pungmul of Gyeonggi and Chungcheong province, Udo Pungmul of Honam plains, Jwado Pungmul of mountainous region of Honam, Yeongnam Pungmul, and Yeongdong Pungmul, etc. 

Pyeongtaek Pungmul, which is a representative Utdari Pungmul of Gyeonggi and Chungcheong province, is a Pungmulnori that combines the Dure band tradition of the Maeulnori Pungmul that has been long played in the province, with the professional theatrical character of Geolip band, who showed Pungmul and acrobatic feats touring Gyeonggi and Chungcheong province. 

Pungmul with Dure band characteristics consists of Jisin Bapgi early in January, Duregut during the farming season, etc., and the traditional theatrical Pungmul consists of Nanjanggut at markets, Geolip to raise money for constructing big bridges or temples, Pungmulnori that showed play and acrobatic feats touring various places to raise the public fund for village, etc.



In Pungmul here, about ten tunes are played in diverse and protean variations mainly using gong, drum, Jing (another type of gong), Changku, small drum, taepyeongso, etc., and the tune of Pungmul is generally fast, dynamic and cheerful.

Pangutmadang, in which about thirty people play, is energetic and splendid. Particularly, Mudongnori unfolded in various fashions is very excellent and is an intangible cultural property succeeding the tradition of our country’s Pungmul from the early age.

[Enjoy Food] Special Noodles in Jeongseon Market!

ENJOY Special Noodles 

in Jeongseon Market

■ Slaping Nose Noodles in Jeongseon Market

  It is called ‘KotDeungChiGi (Slaping nose noodles)’ because the noodles may slap your nose when you eat it because of a chewy texture. Originally, its name was ‘NooReun Noodles (Pressed Noodles)’ but it is more commonly known as ‘KotDeungChiGi’. 

  It is not common foods so you can taste it only in Jeongseon. If you want something cool in Summer, you can eat a cold dish.





■ Tadpole Noodles


  Tadpole noodles made from cone is delicacy of summer. The shape of tadpole noodles looks like tadpole. 

  It is also called ‘tadpole muk’ in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do. Tadpole noodles is good for relieving a hangover. It’s a digestible food that you will want to eat again in 2 or 3 hours. You can remove from heat when you eat it in Summer. It is healthy for those who suffer from adult diseases such as hypertensive and diabetics because it is a low-calorie food. 

  You can taste ‘real’ Tadpole Noodles if you go to Jeongseon Market until late autumn after the rainy season is over.

[Enjoy Food] Fresh Sea Foods & Dried Sea Foods!

Taste Busan!

You must taste it when you come to Dongnae Market! Enjoy Food!

● You can feel delicious sea smell through the food! Fresh sea food!

Sea cucumber, Sea squirt and Gastropods

  Sea cucumber for eating raw is elastic and smells good. Eating sea cucumber is good for those who get hot so easily. 

  Sea squirt is known as sea ginseng. People usually eat sea squirt raw and use it for cook because it is good for detox and antiaging effect.

  Gastropods clinging to rock struggle to live against big wave. It tastes so chewy and plain that many people like eating it.

● Good Taste, Good Health. Dry Fish!

  Anchovies fished during spawning time are 10~15cm length. It’s mainstream anchovies which is fresh and fatty. Also, ‘raw anchovies’ are so tender that many travelers love to eat it.

  Growing up in optimal conditions, ‘Gijang seaweed’ is famous for its chewy taste and unique flavor.

  ‘Kelp’ is rich in potassium, so lots of tourists buy it for their health.