The Bamboo forest(Juknokwon)

Juknokwon (죽녹원) in Damyang is a bamboo forest cultivated by the town of Damyang. Seonginsan Mountain behind Damyang Hyanggyo (Confucian school) was transformed into Juknokwon Bamboo Garden featuring a beautiful artificial waterfall, pavilion, walking paths and an eco-exhibition center, a popular destination for visitors. It takes about 1 hour to tour around the entire garden. Crossing Hyanggyo Bridge from Juknokwon, a forest for preventing floods can be seen. Lights are turned on in the evenings in the bamboo forest for night walk. If you seek true relaxation,, visit this bamboo forest(Juknokwon).. Then you'll feel better...

Let's Learn Korean tradition Saebae!!

What is SAEBAE?

In Korea, lunar Jan. 1st is the New Year's day.

On New year's day,

people dress in traditional Korean garments,

Visit the elderly,

And give them the first greetings of the year.

Then the elderly

Will pass down their wisdom

And for minors,

They give out traditional money bags!!!

 Lesson 1. How to SAEBAE!!!

 1. Hands together
For men, left hand goes over the right
For women, right had goes over the left
and face the elderly, standing up

2. With the hands folded together,

Men bring them up to the eyesight,

Women bring them up to the shoulderline

And look at the top of your hands.

3. For men, bring down your hands

Bend your waist, and touch the floor.

For women, bend your left knee first,

then right knee as well then sit on your hip.

4. For men, the entire forearm with the elbow must touch the floor

Put down your forehead on top of your hads

Don't lift your hips here! For women, bend your upper torso at about 45 degree angle,

Stay there for a bit, then straighten up.

5. For men, straighten up your right knee

Push yourself up to stand

For women, stand with your right knee first,

Then your left knee comes up

Next, bow slightly!

Lesson 2. Let's try Saebae for real!!

Visit an elderly Korean you know

and try your new Saebae skills

For example, friends' parents, teachers, our boss, etc.

1. Saebae is appropriate from sunrise to sunset, on Jan 1st lunar.

2. Don't do it on the streetside.

3. Anyone over 20 shouldn't take the money

Hope you to be Happy in New year!!!