#323 서울글로벌문화관광센터 @ Myeongdong, Seoul
So I randomly signed up for a two weeks Korean Language and Cultural course at Hanyang University last January and one of their cultural class consisted of learning the KPOP dance and trying on Korean traditional clothes. If you did not read my earlier entries, I went to Kimchi Academy House with Stella a week back to try on Korean cultural clothes as well.
서울글로벌문화관광센터
서울특별시 중구 명동8길 27 (명동2가)
+82-2-3789-7961~3
We were first gathered at the main entrance with our classmates to try out the hanbok. As you can see from the pictures above, the tourism center was very crowded even though it is not the peak hour yet. This is probably because it is a tourism center and that day was a Friday.
A. Hanbok try outs
According to my teacher, the girls who are wearing the hairbands (girl at the extreme right of the 2nd picure) are supposed to be part of the royal family or family of people with government positions. The ayam (girl at the extreme left of the 2nd picture) worn by the females are for commoners, while the jeonmo headgear that I am wearing in the 3rd picture are meant for gisaeng.
B. KPOP DANCE
After an hour of Korean hanbok photoshoot, we were taken to a theater at the center and we were taught KPOP dance by the instructor in pink hoodie. First, she showed us her dance to Girls Generation / 소녀 시대 songs. Next, she taught us the dance step-by-step. Lastly, we had to perform together as a group. Trust me when I said that I am not a good dancer as I can hardly catch the steps. My roomie, Yuzu and another classmate, Eugene could dance very well and they were dancing along with the instructor during the break as well.
PAYMENT METHODS: CASH/CREDIT
Nearest Station: Myeongdong Station Line 4
Exit 4 – Go straight for 150m to arrive at M Plaza on the right
Ambiance: Nil.
Service: 8.5/10
Food (Taste & Appearance): Nil.
Value: Nil.
Total: 8.5/10★
For tourists who wants to know more of the Korean culture, do head over to Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center to see the list of activities arranged for you.
