Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Korea Traditional Cultural Experience at Incheon Airport

[Incheon Airport] Korea Traditional Cultural Experience | by Meheartseoul
It's crisp weather and the sun was hiding between sky scraping buildings. Imagined myself to walk around the heart of Insadong again. Oh, I won't be seeing these dried and bald trees, as they will turn to green shelter. I don't need to war winter jacket by then. It must be a nice breezy day. A gust of wind blew towards me and interrupted my daydreaming! Airport limousine bus stopped in front of me and will soon bring me back to the reality. 싫어~!!! 
 
I wish the cold weather can freeze the time... this heart inside me still so reluctant to go back. I wanna close my eyes and cry, but wait I just missed nice views. Sigh! why the bus run so fast... too late for me to snap Bosingak bell pavilion...

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 The 40th Anniversary Monument of Gojong's Enthronement - built in 1902.

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Should on my HP and update Facebook status, who knows Do Min Joon 
read my status and freeze the time for me :P

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 Red Bridge and Han River.

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Shades of Blue Sky and River.

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There are lots of bridges...

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 along Han River on the way to Incheon.

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 Namsan? Hhmmm... hahaha me not sure!

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You must be 100% sure, confirm and chop on this one, right?

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Yup, the bus finally arrived at Incheon Airport!

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First, went to Korean Air counter to get Boarding Pass...

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 KE643 Incheon (ICN) - Singapore (SIN).

Panicked as couldn't find Olleh counter after went up and down. I only saw SK Roaming counter, so I asked for direction and luckily they know. Haiz... when I can improve my direction skill yeah?

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Suddenly hungry when passing Dunkin Donut counter, and bought
this Blueberry + Cream Cheese Donut. 냠냠냠~!!!

Finished the donut in a minute time! Well, pardon me... I'm totally out of energy after running up and down inside this gigantic Incheon Airport.

Left not much time after settled everything... I'd to go in in case I lost my way or couldn't find the gate and late to catch the flight?

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   Walked passed Korea Traditional Cultural Experience Center.

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 I think still have 5- 10 minutes allowance to browse gift shop.

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Colorful Hanbok and cute miniature of Korean Sundial 
(first made by Jang Yeong-sil during Joseon Dynasty).

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Gayageum - Korean Traditional Music Instrument.

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 I think this space is for Traditional music performance as there are drums there,
or maybe you can wear Hanbok and take photos there too...
     
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If not pressed by time, I could wear beautiful Hanbok
and take photos or make traditional handicrafts
from Hanji or mother-of-pearl work. 
These experience programs are offered free for foreigners.

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 I heard an announcement in Korean, but didn't really notice it as busy to take selfies.
Suddenly when I walked out, these Royal Guards were standing in front of KTO.
 
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Wow~! Were they being teleported from Joseon Dynasty to modern Seoul?
If yes, please teleport me back with them later~~~

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Even I'd been to Korea for 3 times, but didn't have time to see royal guards before... 
You can actually witness Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at palaces.

They are preparing and some of the officers clearing spaces for  the parade to take place...
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 Eunuch announcing the arrival of the King: "주상 전하 납시오." 
(His Highness graces us with his presence), and bowing 90 degree.


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Fortunate enough to catch "Walk of The Royal Family" parade.

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It's like watching Historical Drama but with modern background settings :)

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  King and Queen following by handsome Prince, beautiful Princess and Royal Maids...

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안녕하세요~! Good bye~!!

HP battery was totally flat, and Camera memory was full. Hhmm, I think they signaled that I might be late if I still standing there and watch. Ok, I sprinted up to the gate and thanks god I didn't lost my way... still have 15 minutes or so  to catch my breath. Hehehe...



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