Boryeong Mud Festival: Living up to the Hype

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July 14th 2009

Published: July 14th 2009

Months ago, things started popping up on facebook like, “Korean Mudfestival 1 friend is a fan.” More recently I’ve had conversations like, “Do you know mud festival? Very famous in Korea.” Even more importantly, sandwiched between Turkey’s Camel Wrestling Festival and the UK’s Cheese Rolling Festival, the Boryeong Mud Festival ranks 3rd on a London newspaper’s list of the ‘World... Read Full Entry

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14th July 2009

Susan Schott
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Another impressive article!
You are an incredible writer with lots of insight and detail into what is acctually going on in Korea. since I almost applied for a TESL job there last fall I have been a faithful reader. I am a sister of Cassie'client Jimmy. Last weekend in butte I was visiting with the parents of Sally Thompson who is also in Korea and I would love to hook her up with you two and your blog! It''s so good!

15th July 2009

joncasssouthkorea
Jon Wick

Thank you~ Thank you!
Susan- Thanks so much for the comment. I really glad you are enjoying the blog and articles. It's great to share with everyone not in the position we are. It reminds me, I was just talking to a Korean the other day about the whole ESL phenomenon in Korea. I think an 'unwritten' responsibility of us here is to be ambasadors, both of America (to familiarize and teach about western culture) and also of a more closed off Korea (sharing our experiences and the culture back home). I am fortunate enough to be able to do this through writing. Please share the blog with anyone you like! Did you attend the Folk Fest last weekend? Heard it was incredible!

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