[Yeongju] Seonbichon Village (선비촌)

We arrived in this village of Seonbi (선비촌 = Seonbichon) around 8:15 am. Only nice chirpy sounds of  birds welcoming us. ^^

Idolized as the ideal man during the Joseon Dynasty...

Korean Seonbi is virtuous scholar with dignity, honest spirit, and nobility character in integration of learning and action with proper behavior and moral commitment.

Giant Seonbi statue at Seonbichon Village

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 Admission for Adults: 3,000 Won

Operating hour: 9:00 - 17:00

www.sunbichon.net

After waited for about 10 minutes, we decided to go in first. Although we afraid that we might fined us for entering without ticket, but we didn't want to waste our time just to sit there until 9:00 am. 

Wanted to write a note, but I didn't know how to write it in Hangul. We put them at the corner near ticket counter for 2 reasons... We couldn't find locker to store our luggage, and to let them know that we'll be back to claim our luggage and pay for the tickets :P 

Seonbi?! ^^

Yeongju had been a place that produced many Seonbi (Confucian scholars). Seonbichon was built in Sunheung-myeon. It's home of An Hyang (penname HoeHeon), who introduced Neo-Confucianism to Korea. 

三峰集 and 朱子会选

Seonbichon Village is a folk village recreating to instruct visitors about the doctrines and philosophy the Seonbi pursued. 

Thatched and Tiled Hanok Houses 

Twelve history-laden ancient houses were meticulously restored to

 their original appearance, down to the smallest details. 

Seonbi's Simple lifestyle 

They're divided into four zones which organized and exhibit in a manner to provide a holistic understanding of the lifestyle and value that Seonbi upheld: 

* Susinjega (수신제가 / 修身齊家):  cultivating oneself and home management.

* Ipsinyangmyeong (입신양명 / 立身揚名): winning success and gaining fame

* Geomuguan (거무구안 / 居無求安): not seeking ease in the dwelling place 

* Udoburubin (우도불우빈 / 憂道不憂貧): feeling shameful about one’s poor scholarship, but not 

   about one’s material poverty. 

Traditional handcrafts

It's a popular destination for Korean families, as you can experience a variety of educational and hands-on programs on Korea’s traditional culture and arts in this village. Here are some interesting things you can find around this Confucianist Village..

 Traditional wooden totem poles (장승 = Jangseung) were set up at each 

village’s entrance to mark the village boundaries.

 Folk belief that Jangseung wards off evil spirits,fire or other disasters, 

as well as to represent villagers' wishes for prosperity and well-being. 

They're often worshiped as village guardian deities.

Miniature handcrafts of sotdae (솟대) tall wooden pole with a carved bird on its top. 

It has the same function as jangseung.

 Pavilion inside Seonbichon Village

Monument for Chaste Woman (열부각), and

Monument for Loyal Servant (충복각)

...Bridges and stone bridge...

Golden weeds under the bridge...

So happy to see the stream and stone bridges here...

Reminded me on my first trip to Seoul... yap, Cheonggyecheon Stream!

Big pond.

Do you know the the name of this tree with red seeds?

Feel the spirit and attitude of Korean Seonbi in this awesome village. 

Successfully faint after warned myself to learn from these great Seonbi! 

Ok, see you soon in Sosu Seowon Confucian Acedemy...

3:45 - Moonlight Drawn by Clouds filming location

where Yoon-sung suggested Ra-on to rest at the tree.

Related Posts:

~ Quaint Museom Hanok Village (영주 무섬마을) Part 1

~ Quaint Museom Hanok Village (영주 무섬마을) Part 2 

~ Sosu Seowon Confucian Academy (소수서원) 

~ Sosu Museum (소수박물관)