The Korean Folk Village is a
living museum type of
tourist attraction (and local children's education) in the city of Yongin, a
satellite city in the
Seoul Metropolitan Area in the province of
Gyeonggi in
South
Korea.
The Folk Village displays elements of
traditional Korean life and culture with numerous replicas of traditional houses of the different social
classes (peasant,
landowner,
yangban)
from various regions. Above is a replica of a traditional local jail.
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 (see above) and recreational activities.
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