Well Let me explain something about Jeonju in a nutshell...
The name of the land " Jeonju" first appeared in the 16th year of the king. Gyeongdeok of Shilla dynasty (AD 757) in history, being changed of its name from Wansanju to Jeonju, which has been called so since then to this day. A city with history of millennium - that is what this city, Jeonju is all about. Furthermore, Jeonju, which used to be the capital of Baekje dynasty established by Gyeonhwon in AD 900, Jeonju is the birthplace
of Joseon dynasty and the last capital of late Baekje, which kingdom flourished for 500 years.
Having served as, practical capital of Jeollado which province governed the whole region of Jeollado and as far as Jejudo during Joseon dynasty, Jeonju is a historical city that played a tremendous role as administrative hub. Jeonju, home of pansori, a genre of Korean dramatic song, designated as world cultural asset by UNESCO, is a traditional culture experience tourism city which cherishes traditional cultural attributed as most uniquely Korean.
Friends, Now I am going to introduce about some of the indigenous Han Style of Korea which is absolute necessary if you want to understand Korea in a meaningful way. I will be explaining you about some of the enormous beauty which enriches Korea , its Cultural Heritage and its more than 4000 years of history.
First of all I would be introducing you "Hanok" . Han+House [ The Korean Traditional House], A house where my dream to live in future lies. Hanok
Second style is HanJi [Han+Paper] that Genuine special product from Joseon dynasty
The industry of Hanji - traditional Korean paper - manufacturing of Jeonju area is afforded with clean water from Jeonju river and its unique advantageous conditions for raw materials and production. On manufacturing technology, the city is equipped with skilled and excellent technique based on its long history. Jeonju Hanji, which used to be a special tributary product to the royal authority during Joseon dynasty, is highly evaluated in production quantity and quality.
Third one is HanSik [Han+Food]- Korean traditional food
Food like hanjeongsik(Korean regular dish) and bean sprout rice soup, etc in addition to Jeonju bibimbap (combo rice joined by vegetables etc) which are reminded of when it comes to Jeonju, are widely loved by many. In particular, Jeonju bibimbap was awarded tpo prize in the non-Chinese Food Section of World Gourmet Contest held in China.
Next one is HanSori [Han+Sound]- Korean traditional music
In Jeonju diverse music fields like nongyo(among agricultural community of plain area ), minyo(among common folks), pansori and sanjo music(solo instrument music), etc were developed as well as amusement music among nobility society owing to its unique topography and geography. And pungmul nori, which was developed out of spirits of collaboration in agricultural society, developed into jeolla juwado nongak and wudo nongak - both are instrument music.
Free body motion oozing out of folk life - HanChum[Han+Dance]
Free motions of body expressing emotions of joy, love and pleasure of humanly life scattering from the tips of hands toward the open sky added by shoulder dance. Though no one knows how this heart-opening dance started, we mean to have it again that someone might have star.
Last one style is HanBang. [Han+Medicine]
Jeonju, a city rich and traditional culture resources, succeeded the traditions of Korean medicine cultures that pursue the holistic goodness of body and mind, through Jeonju Herbal Medicine Market, etc which used to be one of the three major herbal medicine market during Joseon dynasty based on the outstanding food culture and spiritual culture that suit the city history of 1500 years.
By Buyanaa Buyangerel from Mongolia
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