7–Day Discover Korea Tour – Day 6 – Gyeongju, South Korea to Pyeongchang, South Korea

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March 14th 2024

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7–Day Discover Korea Tour – Tour Day 6 – Gyeongju, South Korea to Pyeongchang, South Korea

A Little of This and a Little of That in South Korea

After breakfast in the morning, we'll make our way to Andong Hanji, a hub for the production of hanji paper, to delve into the intricate process behind crafting Andong's distinctive hanji. Hanji, known for its use of paper mulberry bark as the primary material, is a traditional Korean handmade paper.Following our field trip at the Hanji Factory, get ready to immerse yourself in creating Hanji paper, experiencing the art firsthand. Next on our itinerary is a visit to Andong Hahoe Village, renowned as one of Korea's most prominent folk villages. This village is celebrated for its preservation of the Hahoe Mask Dance Drama (Talchum), a folk art performance depicting shamanistic rituals and village spirits. We'll have the chance to watch this traditional performance during our visit. After the Andong tour, we'll head to Pyeongchang, enjoying dinner along the way.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The origins of Hanj, which translates to “Korean paper,” can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period of ancient Korea. The process of making Hanji involves harvesting the inner bark of the mulberry tree, known as dak, and then boiling and pounding it to create a pulp. This pulp is then spread onto a wooden frame and left

7–Day Discover Korea Tour – Tour Day 6 – Gyeongju, South Korea to Pyeongchang, South Korea

A Little of This and a Little of That in South Korea

to dry in the sun. The result is a strong, durable, and flexible paper that is highly prized for its quality and is used for a wide range of purposes from writing and painting to creating intricate crafts. The Hahoe Mask Dance Drama was quite a unique experience. It would have been meaningless without the captioning on the big screen monitor. The performance offered a very interesting peek into Korean culture!

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I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info