1 October 2017 8:59 PM다 잘 될거야 (IT'S GOING TO BE OKAY) ROSY | Week 5 has been well; I have gained a sense of righteousness towards the people who live here. As my observance towards the culture here, I have found a leveled grounding and mutual understanding of what Korea has to offer, or throw at me. This upcoming week is Chuseok, which means "Autumn Eve". This is said to be the largest holiday that people celebrate in South Korea. Contrary, this means that schools out for an entire week and it's time to travel! I will be making my way to Busan and the surrounding area over this "Thanksgiving holiday". I wanted to go to Jeju Island but tickets were sold out the entire week as it is a trend for local people to go there over the holiday weekend. But there is still time to do that! I had the opportunity to try a hanbok but in modern usage. Renting a hanbok for 20,000 Won gives you a traditional dress, hair styling, and a petticoat. I would recommend going to Insadong for this experience. Foreigners are highly encouraged to try this traditional dress. Upon the experience, the entrance fees to surrounding palaces are free! Needless to say, here are some of my favorite moments this week :
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AuthorCindy is an epicurist, a food photographer, and a self-proclaimed creative writer. When Cindy isn't studying at Korea University Business School (2017), she can be found in cafes, asking random seoulites for directions, or singing at noraebangs (korean karaoke). Archives
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