The Hi Seoul festival is a yearly festival put on in Seoul to celebrate the international community, as well as Korea’s history. I decided to check it out last weekend. I went to the City Hall area where there was an international exhibit including booths from many countries around the world. There were about 80 I think. However, Canada, USA, and Italy were missing.
It was a pretty cool experience. There was so much culture around. I was surprised how many different nationalities were there.
Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and many many more.
In front of Seoul city hall, there is a big fountain what kids seem to love to play in. It was fun to watch them running around in the fountain. It reminded me of what it’s like to be a kid… but those days are long past.
After walking around for a bit, I decided to check out the “Changing of the Guards” ceremony that was happening at Deoksugung:
That is one bitchin’ stache.
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Mike,
Looks like you’re having an amazing time in Korea. My mom is friends with one of your cousins and forwarded your blog to me. I will be teaching in Seoul soon enough — flying in on June 23rd. Just wondering if I could ask you a few questions about your experience teaching in Korea?
Thanks so much!!
Steph