Singapore is a nation composed of diverse ethnicities, where various cultures flourish side by side in its compact space. Additionally, this diversity often comes together to create new forms of culture. The Peranakan culture is a unique fusion culture that can be found in Singapore. It refers to a blend of Malay culture with other cultural elements. “The Fusion Culture ...
In Hong Kong, there is a developed culture of communal seating in restaurants, unlike in South Korea where diners typically have separate tables. While communal seating could occasionally be found in South Korea, it wasn’t a common practice in restaurants. It was more akin to sharing a taxi with a stranger rather than dining together. However, this practice has become ...
If you head north from Pohang’s Jukdo Market, you’ll come across a street called “Dream Road.” This street is located around Pohang’s Central Academy Theater and the Central Police Station in Jungang-dong. In the past, this area used to be the economic and cultural hub of Pohang. However, due to urban planning changes and urban consolidation, vacant spaces and unused ...
Located about a 10-minute walk from Gangneung Jungang Market, which can be considered the center of Gangneung, you can find the historic site called “Gangneung Daedohobu Guanwa.” This is the site where the central officials from the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty used to stay when they came down to Gangneung. According to records from the Joseon Dynasty, it ...
Huinnyeoul Culture Village is a cultural village located in Yeongdo, Busan. Alongside “Gamcheon Culture Village,” it is considered one of the representative cultural villages and travel destinations in Busan. One of the distinctive features of Huinnyeoul Culture Village is its location on the coastal cliffs. In the past, it had an image of a moonlight town, but now it has ...
Gamcheon Culture Village, located in Sahagu, Busan, is one of the prominent landmarks in downtown Busan. It is a result of urban regeneration through the Renaissance Project, which has revitalized the cityscape. Often referred to as Korea’s Machu Picchu or Santorini, Gamcheon Culture Village has gained popularity. However, unlike Santorini in Greece, it is not located on the coast, and ...
The Bukchon Cultural Center in Seoul serves as a place to promote the history and value of Bukchon, as well as our traditional culture, while conveying the significance of Bukchon and Korea’s traditional residential culture. Opened in October 2002 to convey the meaning of Bukchon to residents and domestic and international visitors, it offers programs for enjoying traditional culture. “Bukchon ...