Korean Folk Village

Infobox Korean name

|caption=A performance of the farmers' dance at Korean Folk Village
hangul=한국 민속촌
hanja=韓國民俗村
rr=Hanguk Minsokchon
mr=Hanguk Minsokch'on
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Korean Folk Village is a living museum type of tourist attraction in the city of Yongin, a satellite city in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in the province of Gyeonggi in South Korea.

The purpose of Korean Folk Village is to display elements of traditional Korean life and culture. There are multiple sections to the park. There are numerous replicas of traditional houses of the different social classes (peasant, landowner, "yangban") and the various regions.

The park also has a traditional street market, restaurants, and showcases of traditional wordworking and metalworking techniques. There are performances of traditional dances, equestrian skills, marriage ceremonies, and recreational activities.

An amusement park section has rides and games, an art museum, a sculpture garden, a Korean Folk Museum, and a World Folk Museum which highlights traditional lifestyles from around the world.

Korean Folk Village is a popular tourist destination for both Koreans and foreigners. It is located near Everland, South Korea's most popular tourist destination.

External links

* [http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/folk/english/index.htm Korean Folk Village (Official web site)]

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