Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Traditional Korean Hanbok Costumes

The whole time we were in Korea, Ria wanted to have a picture taken with a Korean woman in a Hanbok dress.  Unfortunately, we didn't see anyone in a Hanbok dress in Changdeok Palace or anywhere else in Seoul.
We thought all was lost, until we got to Incheon International Airport.  While looking for a place to have dinner, we discovered the Traditional Korean Cultural Experience Zone near one of the gates (West Wing, Gate 31).  Lo and behold, there were ladies in Hanbok costumes like this one!
Ria was ecstatic!!!  At last her Korean tour is complete!  
The Traditional Korean Cultural Experience Zone has a stage at one end, and all kinds of Hanbok clothes we could try on for FREE!  And so, the Korean tourism lady helped us in our Hanbok costumes and we clicked away!
Hanbok is the traditional korean dress associated with the Joseon Dynasty.  It is formal attire worn by Koreans during special and formal occassions like a child's first birthday, weddings and funerals. 
Here we are, Annette, Ria and I, pretending to be Korean Royalty.
Thanks, Incheon Airport!  You completed our Korean Experience!

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