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2016/09

National Foundation Day of Korea. October 3, is Korea’s National Foundation Day. It is a national holiday and most offices, government organizations and offices, banks will be closed. This holiday celebrates the formation of ancient Korea in 2333 BC.Korean people believe that Gojoseon or ancient Korea was established by Dangun. According to this legend, Dangun is a person sent down from the heavens to Baekdu Mountain (located in.. 더보기
Neungheodae Cultural Festival Neungheodae is an ancient port is located in Ongnyeon-dong, Incheon. It was a port during the Baekjae period, the Three Kingdom Era. Through this dock, Baekje sent envoys to China. Now, Neungheodae is surrounded by apartments and buildings. By the looks of it today, you would never know that in ancient Korea, it was used as a port. Neungheondae was designated as a cultural heritage location by t.. 더보기
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2016 Yeonsu Fringe Festival : Gathering of Young Artists 2016 Yeonsu Fringe Festival : Gathering of Young Artists Yeonsugu has been hosting the since 2013.It is held every month on the last Wednesday of the month. You may be wondering what a Fringe Festival is. It is a festival that promotes a cultural community of young artists.The festival will include a street performance at Yeonsugu’s parks. For this month, You-hee Company will be sharing traditio.. 더보기
Hangawi, (Korean Thanksgiving) A Widely Observed Holiday in Korea. Hangawi, (Korean Thanksgiving) A Widely Observed Holiday in Korea. If you are in Korea during this time of the year, you will notice many different gift sets in the department stores and marts. This is do the widely observed holiday, Hangawi or Chuseok.Hangawi is also known Gabae and Jungchujeol. It is very similar to Thanksgiving. It is when Korean people celebrate and give thanks for another y.. 더보기
Art In Yeonsu - Incheon Lifelong Education Center Have you been to the Incheon Lifelong Education Center? There is an art gallery located here.It’s called Namoo (tree) and it is located on the 2nd floor. For this month, ‘We Were Here’ (여기 우리도 있었네) is held at this gallery. ‘We Were Here’ is an exhibition by a teacher who was a teacher to disabled students. She wanted people to understand disabled students through her artworks, their spirit, thei.. 더보기
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