Tag: culture

2022 Jeonju Gimjang (Kimchi-Making) Culture Festival with Local Agricultural Products

Traditionally, in the beginning of winter, Koreans have made kimchi for the whole year’s consumption. This event is called ‘gimjang’…

Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Gyeonggijeon Shrine

  At Jeonju Hanok Village, you might come across people in Joseon Dynasty costume marching the street with some traditional…

The Past and the Present Coexist in the Old Town of Jeonju: a Historic Walk Along the Gates of the Jeonju Fortress

During the Joseon Dynasty, Jeonju used to be the biggest city and the capital of the whole southwestern region (current…

This Autumn’s ‘Night of Jeonju & Heritage Story’

This autumn’s ‘Night of Jeonju & Heritage Story’ festival was held last month. The festival took place around the Gyeonggijeon…

Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum(Jeonju Traditional Alcoholic Drink Museum) visited by BTS

  A few years ago j-hope and SUGA of BTS made a home-brew liquor while visiting Jeonju. In the past,…

Make the Famous Kimchi in Jeonju Hanok Village

Koreans eat kimchi in every meal. Kimchi is the traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables. If you…

Summer Night Stroll into Jeonju Hanok Village and Omokdae

As it’s getting cooler, it’s getting nicer to walk around Jeonju Hanok Village in the evening. A night stroll around…

The 2022 Night of Jeonju & Heritage Story Festival

Today, I’ll introduce the Night of Jeonju & Heritage Story (’Jeonju Munhwajae Yahaeng’), one of many night festivals in Jeonju….

If You Hear Music on Saturdays, Just Enter: Traditional Performances in Jeonju Hanok Village

Traditional artistic performances are held at Jeonju Daesaseupcheong (Jeonju Traditional Culture Building) located in Jeonju Hanok Village. Every Saturday, the…

Light Walk on the “Sinabro-gil” Trail, Jeonju Hanok Village

As the day is getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, it’s a good season to walk around Jeonju…

Jeonju Hanok Village Pottery Workshop Gongbang Soso

  If you’re looking for a souvenir in Jeonju Hanok Village, it’s not difficult to find workshops selling unique local…

Experience the 70s at Jeonju Hanok Village: Jeonju Nanjang and Nui Danpatpang

Retro venues bring back the good old memories for the older generations. But they’re fun for the younger generations too….