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The Korean Folk Village opened in October 1974 as an open-air folk museum
and international tourist attraction for both Korean and foreign visitors. Due to its
proximity to Seoul, it remains one of the best-known of Korea's folk villages, although those
in the countryside tend to be more authentic. The Folk Village is home to Korean heritage and
many features of Korean culture have been collected and preserved for future generations. A
traditional marketplace offers exotic flavors of Korean food from various regions, and numerous
shops sell a variety of traditional handicrafts and souvenirs, many of which were made on
the permises.
Performances of Farmers' Music and Dance and Tightrope Acrobatics are performed in the performing
arena twice a day. During spring, summer, autumn, and on weekends and holidays, traditional customs
and ceremonies for coming-of-age, marriage, funeral, ancestor memorial, and other ceremonies are
recreated. Check the schedule of the day's events near the main entrance. Try to arrive early for
each performance to get a good viewing position.
Set in a natural environment of over 240 acres, visitors can experience an authentic atmosphere
with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty. Also included are various
household goods from the different regions. All these features have been relocated and restored to
provide visitors with a general view of Korean food, clothing, and housing styles from the past.
In over a dozen workshops, visitors can see artisans practice their handicraft skills in pottery, basket
and bamboo weaving, paper making, and many other traditional arts. Watch as these master craftsmen
(and women) create beautiful designs in brass, embroidery, iron, and clay.
In the Korean Folk Village, where the customs and lifestyles of past
generations of Korean have been faithfully maintained without impairment, various lifestyles prevalent
during the Joseon Dynasty can be experienced. You can also visit the Folk and
Art Museum to see and learn about the essence of Korean culture and folk customs that are not
suitable for display in an open-air setting. Various performances and re-enactments of ceremonies are
scheduled throughout the day at locations around the Village.
Seonangdang 
Seonangdang is an altar for performing sacrificial rites for a Tutelary deity, which is alternatively called
Seohwang, Halmidang, Chonwangdang, Kuksadang, or other names according to the
particular branch of the region. The religion of Sonang has a theory that was introduced from the Chinese religion
of Songhwang, but is an aboriginal religion that had been native to Korea from the earlier era. Sonangdang
generally has a single or complex form where the Tutelary deity dwells, a pile of stones, or a shrine.
This Sonangdang shows a form which enshrines the Tutelary deity as the chief god and has a picture and
a memorial tablet inside the shrine. This religion of Sonang functions not only to protect this village from
misfortunes, diseases, calamities, tigers, and injuries, but also to pray for a good harvest. So villagers
used to prepare an offering to perform a sacrificial rite early in January.
Information: (031) 286-2106~8 (tel), (031) 286-4051 (fax) Location: Bora-ri, Giheung-eup Hours: Summer - 09:00 ~ 18:00 / Winter - 09:00 ~ 17:00 Admission: [Admission Fee] Adults: 11,000 won (Groups: 9,000 won) Youths: 8,000 won (Groups: 7,000 won) Children: 7,000 won (Groups: 6,000 won) [Unlimited Usage] Adults: 16,000 won (Groups: 14,000 won) Youths: 14,000 won (Groups: 13,000 won) Children: 13,000 won (Groups: 12,000 won) [Folk Museum] Adults: 14,000 won (Groups: 12,000 won) Youths: 11,000 won (Groups: 10,000 won) Children: 10,000 won (Groups: 9,000 won) Directions: Gyeongbu Expressway/Yeongdong Expressway/Expressway between Singal and Ansan -> Suwon, Singal Tollgate -> Korean Folk Village
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