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Travelled from Daegu to Seoul by express train (KTX) and booked into the Astoria Hotel by afternoon. Walked to Hanok village where we got soaked the week before and enjoyed participating in some cultural activities and a walk around the gardens. We came back in the evening for a traditional open air ‘tea ceremony’. We were the only westerners watching. Several Koreans kindly gave us tea and rice cake as we watched with fascination and listened to a monk address the audience before the start of the ceremony which took almost 2h and included writing prayers on paper and attaching to ropes which were tied to a tall pole. The ceremony involved bringing gifts to a high table by ladies in traditional dress before an elaborate tea ceremony. Finally, all helped to wind the rope around the pole, including the monk who was clearly revered by all. A very special evening to be remembered.
Travelled from Daegu to Seoul by express train (KTX) and booked into the Astoria Hotel by afternoon. Walked to Hanok village where we got soaked the week before and enjoyed participating in some cultural activities and a walk around the gardens. We came back in the evening for a traditional open air ‘tea ceremony’. We were the only westerners watching. Several Koreans kindly gave us tea and rice cake as we watched with fascination and listened to a monk address the audience before the start of the ceremony which took almost 2h and included writing prayers on paper and attaching to ropes which were tied to a tall pole. The ceremony involved bringing gifts to a high table by ladies in traditional dress before an elaborate tea ceremony. Finally, all helped to wind the rope around the pole, including the monk who was clearly revered by all. A very special evening to be remembered.
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