It was my second field trip since I became a Sogang University’s student.
My first field trip was trip to Ganwong-do Daemyung Vivaldi Park Ski World in
winter 2009. My Second field trip was the trip to Jeonju city in autumn
2011.
On the second field trip, we spent two-day one-night in Jeonju. Jeonju was
once the capital of Korea’s Baekje Kingdom, and was also the home of the Joseon
Dynasty’s founding king, Yi Seong-gye. I was so excited.
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Sogang University team at Jeonju city Henaok Village
11 November 2o11
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DAY-1
It was November 11th, known as pepero day, we departed from Sogang
University at 9am and arrived at Jeonju at 12pm. On the way to Jeonju, I
couldn't spend my time chitchatting with my foreign friends, because I needed
to use that time studying for my Data Communication test after back from the
trip. Felt so sad ㅠㅠ
When we arrived at our destination, we had pibimpap for lunch. Yes,
Pibimpap is popular in Jeonju city, so we needed to taste it first once we got
there.
However, it was not that delicious as we expected, and expensive. Maybe we
went to the wrong restaurant I guess. After our lunch, we started our plan that
already listed on the schedule.
We first went to look around the Hanok Village, which is just near the
restaurant. We went for experiencing Korean culture. We learnt how to do bamboo
paper fan. I loved it. They already prepared fans and gave one for each person
to paint whatever we want. I draw roses on the fan that I got.
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Bamboo paper fan ~ Before
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| Bamboo paper fan ~ After |
After the drawing stuff, then we moved to the next activity which was
learning how to make a Hanji, a traditional paper made from the inner bark of a
mulberry tree native to Koreas’s mountainsides. I had so much fun worked with
my friends.
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| Hanji |
When we finished doing the Hanji, we together moved to the Hanok
(Traditional Korean homesibuild of clay, wood and stone) learnt the history of
hanok and got some other information about hanok itself. We took a bunch of
photos (I love doing that and taking photos is my hobby anyway).
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| The view of Hanok Village from hill was totally awesome |
We also went seeing the famous Jeondong Catholic Church which is located
at the entrance of the Hanok Village. The Jeondong Catholic Church was built on
the very site of the Pungnammun Gate where the first Korean Catholic martyr was
executed. This Romanesque structure reflects a simple beauty; it is said that
its cornerstones were built using the stones of the demolished Pungnammun Gate.
Major attractions are the memorial stone of the first executed martyr and the
cathedral’s stained glass, also depicting the martyrs.
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Jeondgong Cathedral
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Diverse Korean dramas/movies were filming
here
Such as “Promise” and many more
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After four hours doing the activities, we grabbed some dinner together
because we got really hungry and tired. Then, we went to another restaurant
having beef shabu shabu for dinner. Well, we looked happy when we saw that
shabu shabu. Finally, we had meat at least for dinner and it was double
delicious than pibimpap that we had for lunch.
After that, we continued to the next place. Dude! We explored the hanok
village without brake. NICE!! Yup, we were still around the hanok, we entered
one place of hanok, took a sit, waiting for watching Korean traditional song
called "Pan Sori" and other performances. Because it became dark, I
started to feel cold.
Finally, the performances were finished. We then got on the bus, and
headed to Hotel. Everyone was tired but looked excited waiting for the next day
to continue our journey.
DAY-2
The next day, 12 November, after a leisurely breakfast we prepared
continuing our journey to the next city, which is Gimje City to explore Geumsansa
Buddhist Temple. The weather was sunny and beautiful.
It’s not the same as the day before it. I felt so excited. When we got on
the bus, I started chitchatting with my friends, eating bananas and oranges
with them. After one hour we stopped by one of the restaurant and had lunch.
Here we go again~No MEAT, only fresh vegetables that they served. Well, I
finished them all, because I did need energy for exploring that city. The
restaurant looks great, no houses or any apartment around it. The view also
looks great, especially the miscanthus field. I felt like I was in my home
country.
By the way, whenever we were together, we always took photos. When
everyone felt full and ready, we continued going to our destination which was
Buddhist temple. It took us lest then 30 minutes to get there. WOW, this is
what people called the real NATURE!!! That place is wonderful. When I got off
from the bus, I felt so fresh, I forgot all of my stress, felt like nothing’s
bothering me. I Love that place. As we all got off the bus, we then started to
explore Buddhist Temple.
Temple Unfortunately, all good things came to an end. We had to return to
Seoul, so we started to make our way back to the bus stop. However, I'm glad
that I got to see these two Jeonju City and Gimje City. I can't wait to be out
on the road again and discover another city.
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