[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)

[Yeongju] Quaint Museom Hanok Village (영주 무섬마을) Part 2

Manjukje (만죽재 고택 / 晩竹赍古宅)

Folklore Material No. 93, Manjukje (만죽재 고택) is the oldest 

traditional house located at the heart of Museom village.

 Manjukje was built in 1666 (7th year of King Heonjong's reign) 

by Bak Su (박수 /朴檖), the father of the Bannam Bak (반남박씨 / 潘南朴氏).

Visitors can witness the integrity and spirit of classical scholars who strove
to live idyllic and focuses of society of the seonbi.
Geomuguan (거무구안 / 居無求安), means forgoing comfort and convenience in life.

 This 5 kan house is divided into two functional areas: Anchae (main house)
and Sarangchae (male's quarter), which surrounded the court.
Anchae has Anbang (lady's quarter), kitchen, servant's quarter and storage room.

Can you see the pole / hook on the top left corner?

These doors are designed to be separated, and you can hang them 

using the hook (see the photo here). 

It gives better air ventilation especially in hot summer.

Hanok Stay Information:

Room Rental Fee: 사랑채 70,000원 / 별채 100,000원

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Room Reservation: 010-9010-9382

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Kim Hwi-geol's / Manun House (김휘걸 가옥) 

Nearby Manjukje is Manun House, built in the early 19th century and named after Kim Hwi-geol (penname, 만운 = Manun ). 

The house later became the home of the wife of the famous poet Jo Ji-hun. Ji-hun stayed in this house quite often during early days of their marriage. He wrote a poem “Byeolli” (별리 / 別離 / Farewell), expressing the beauty of Museom Village is well known.

Poetry of Museom Village (무섬마을) by Bak Yeong Gyo (박영교)

Single log bridge, Sonata of Sudori and others poetry found 

along the path to the village.

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Bak Cheon-Rip's house (박천립 가옥)

Park Cheon-Rip's house (Folklore Material No. 364) is in front of Manjukje

3 kan x 2 kan Ggachigumeongjip (까치구멍 = magpie holes).

It's called Ggachigumeongjip because it has 2 holes for ventilation 

at the ends of the roof-ridge

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Kim Roe-Jin's house (김뢰진 가옥) 

Kim Roejin's house - Folklore Material No. 118

It's also Ggachigumeongjip roof-tiled house

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 This old houses offer a glimpse at the humble and pure life of
classical scholars who were not ashamed of being poor.

Udobulubin (우도불우빈 / 憂道不憂貧),  refers to pursuing a faithful 

and upright life even in poverty. 

How about watch this video for Part 3 preview? ㅋㅋ

Related Posts:

~ Museom Single Log Bridge (무섬외 나무다리)

~ Seonbichon Village (선비촌)

~ Sosu Seowon Confucian Academy (소수서원)

~ Sosu Museum (소수박물관)

~ Legends of Buseoksa Temple (부석사)