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A New Way To See Relics: The National Folk Museum of Korea Paju
Traditionally, the storages of museums and galleries have been secretive spaces and the only time we as the public gets to see relics is when they’re on display. However, the National Folk Museum of Korea Paju (국립민속박물관 파주) flipped this idea around and decided to use its vast collection and welcome sightseers into its now open storage space. If you’ve visited the amazing National Folk Museum of Korea on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, next head to Paju to see even more of their amazing historic collection. Not your standard museum space, the storage facility provides a look at how our national treasures are preserved. Learn more about…
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How To Celebrate The Year Of The Tiger In Korea
Happy New Year! 2022 has begun and with it the Year of the Tiger, the black tiger to be precise. In Korean, this year is called “Iminnyeon”, 임인년, with “Im” meaning black, “in” meaning tiger, and “nyeon” meaning year. Korea is known as the “Land of tigers”. Tigers, which once roamed the Korean peninsula, are so ingrained in Korean history and folklore that you’ll even see Korea depicted as a tiger… it just takes a little imagination. So, what does the Year of the Tiger mean? And, how can you celebrate the Year of the Tiger in Korea? Here’s what you need to know… What to know about the Year…