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Seoul Welcome! Group Field Trip Student New Experience STUDENT GROUP SeoulPROGRAM GUIDEBOOK 42 CONTENTS Assistance Program for Overseas Student Groups The Seoul Metropolitan Government is initiating an assistance project to broaden the horizons of student activities in Seoul and to encourage more overseas student groups to visit Seoul through exchange programs between Assistance Program for Overseas Student Groups ………………………… 01 elementary, middle, high school and university students in Seoul and overseas student groups. Brief Encounters, Lifelong Memories ………………………………………… 02 Experience Programs for Youth ……………………………………………… 06 Explore the 5 Palaces of Seoul ……………………………………………… 10 Assistance Program Activities for Youth …………………………………………………………… 11 ▒ Museums ………………………………………………………………… 12 Create a sister relationship between the schools ▒ Eco-City ………………………………………………………………… 16 (elementary, middle, high schools and universities) ▒ Thematic Experiences …………………………………………………… 19 Matching service for educational institutes in Seoul ▒ Corporate Brands of Korea ………………………………………………… 20 Student exchange within same majors (sports and arts including physical ▒ Experiencing Hallyu ……………………………………………………… 22 education, music and fine arts, etc.) ▒ Traditional Culture ………………………………………………………… 24 Guidance on the cultural experience program for exchange students ▒ Temple Stay ……………………………………………………………… 27 Preparation of various events and provision of interpreters, etc. ▒ Other Activities …………………………………………………………… 28 at the time of cultural exchange between students Provision of Seoul City promotional kit Top 10 Foods in Seoul for Youth to Try ……………………………………… 30 (guidebook for school excursions, Seoul City maps and notebook) Top 10 Traditional Beverages That Can Be Enjoyed Anywhere ……………… 31 Who is Eligible Accommodations and Youth Centers in Seoul ……………………………… 32 Groups of more than 20 students visiting Seoul Application and Inquiries Applications Submit your application form via fax or e-mail. Legend FAX 02-3788-0899 Address Hours of operation Available languages Phone E-mail [email protected] Date of Publication August 2014 Travel information about Seoul: Inquiries 02-3788-0867 or 02-3788-0839 Publishing Division Tourism Business Division of Seoul Metropolitan Call 120 and then press 9 when Government you hear a recorded message in Publisher Mayor of Seoul Korean. (You can choose from Planning and Production Seoul Tourism Organization the following languages: English, Design j contentree m&b Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese Photos provided by visitseoul.net, Joongang Photo, various institutions and Mongolian.) 01 It’s nice to meet you! Foreign students visiting Korea and students at the participating Brief Encounters, Lifelong Memories school in Korea are given a chance to get to know one another. Cultural and artistic performances presented by students from both sides A thrilling moment of meeting new friends A formal event introducing the participating schools 02 03 Engaging in hands-on Exciting hands-on activities together helps activities with fellow us feel at ease around students one another, as if we had friends for a long time Foreign students, given a guided tour of the school by Korean students We hope to see you again! The participating students feel sad when the program is over, especially since they have to say goodbye to their new friends. At the end of the program, students often take commemorative photos, which will serve as a reminder of the fun memories they created together. 04 05 A special time shared among new and old friends Diverse experience programs and performances are in store for visiting students. Experience Programs for Youth They will get to experience something they’ve never done before! K-pop Dance Performances Experience Traditional Musical This is a program incorporating Korean culture that is Instruments causing a global sensation today. Students are given There will be a chance to experience a wide range of a chance to cover the dance performance routines traditional musical instruments including the janggu, of K-pop artists and groups, which is enjoyable for or drums, and the gayageum, or Korean zither with everyone! twelve strings. The visiting and local students get to try out the musical instruments in pairs. Hanbok, Traditional Korean Dress There is a special program, allowing visiting students Traditional Games Traditional games including yunnori and tuho are to learn about traditional clothing with an expert taught to visiting students for more fun interactions teaching them how to choose and put on hanbok. with local students. Friendships will blossom as they This will not only be an enjoyable experience, but play these games, which help build teamwork and also show foreign students the beauty of Korea. They create a sense of cohesion. can also try on various accessories including kkotsin (flower shoes) and headpieces, which add more fun to the experience. 06 07 Traditional Etiquette Traditional Music Performances Korea has been called the land of courteous As one of the welcoming events, a music people in the East, and etiquette and courtesy performance is given using traditional musical are important here. Traditional etiquette, which is instruments. A traditional percussion quartet known stricter than what is used today, is unfamiliar to as Samulnori and a gayageum ensemble will delight foreigners and Korean youth alike. Through this the eyes and ears of the audience, and provide a program, students will learn about the traditional glimpse into the traditional culture of Korea. method of greeting, and familiarize themselves with Korean culture. Traditional Dance Performances Taekwondo Performance Korean students who have done their own makeup Local students give a demonstration of taekwondo, and costumes will present a traditional dance routine a Korean traditional martial art. The jaw-dropping set to traditional music. Foreign students are sure to taekwondo performances, with students displaying find this fascinating. their exceptional technique, is always filled with excitement. 08 09 Explore the 5 Palaces of Seoul Explore old palaces in Seoul with more than 600 years of history. A tour of the quaint gardens and the awe- inspiring buildings will leave you deeply impressed. 1 Gyeongbokgung Palace This is the first palace built in the Joseon Dynasty, where its 500-year history bloomed. It is the largest and the most magnificent of the 5 palaces in Seoul. Geunjeongjeon Hall and Activities Gyeonghoeru Pavilion provide a glimpse of the architectural style and the royal family culture. 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 09:00-18:30 (Differ from month to month, so please refer to for Youth the website; Closed on Tuesdays) English, Chinese and Japanese (Availability depends on the time) 02-3700-3900, www.royalpalace.go.kr 2 Changdeokgung Palace This is a detached palace that served as a living space for the royal family of Joseon. It is the most well-preserved of all the palaces dating from the Joseon Dynasty. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 for the exquisite blend of nature and manmade elements. 12_Museums12_박물관과 미술관 1. 박물관&미술 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 09:00-18:00 (Differ from month to month, so please refer to the See the diverse sides of Seoul through culture and arts website; Closed on Tuesdays) English, Chinese and Japanese (Availability depends on the time) 02-762-8261, www.cdg.go.kr 16_Eco-City 16_생태도시 3 Changgyeonggung Palace Explore Seoul, an eco-city1. 박물관&미술 in harmony with nature This is a palace built under King Seongjong for his three queens. Honghwamun, which 19_Thematic19_테마체험 Experiences is the main gate of the palace, demonstrates the impressive architectural style of the Enjoy an exciting day1. at박물관&미술 a theme park time period. 185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 09:00-18:30 (Differ from month to month, so please 20_Corporate20_기업브랜드 Brands 전시관 of Korea 체험 refer to the website; Closed on Mondays) English, Chinese and Japanese (Availability depends on the time) See the present and1. future 박물관&미술 of Seoul through iconic companies 02-762-4868, ccg.cha.go.kr 22_Experiencing22_한류체험 Hallyu 4 Deoksugung Palace Get a glimpse of the1. popular 박물관&미술 culture of Korea This is a palace bearing witness to the modern history of Korea as it served as the stage 24_Traditional24_전통체험 Culture for major historic events related to the establishment of the Korean Empire. It is the only Experience the traditional culture of Korea palace in Seoul with a fusion of traditional and modern architectural and landscaping 1. 박물관&미술 27_Temple Stay elements. 27_템플스테이 체험 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 09:00-21:00 (Closed on Mondays) English, Chinese and Create unique memories at a Buddhist temple in the city Japanese (Availability depends on the time) 02-771-9951, www.deoksugung.go.kr 1. 박물관&미술 28_Other Activities 5 Gyeonghuigung Palace Check out the most28_기타체험 vibrant places in Seoul 1. 박물관&미술 Built in 1623, Gyeonghuigung Palace is located behind the Seoul History Museum, and it was opened to the public in 2002. Unfortunately, the restoration work has not yet been completed. 45 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 09:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays and New Year’s Day) English, Chinese and Japanese (Mobile audio guide) 02-724-0274, www.museum.seoul.kr/www/ support/ghp/supportBranchGHPIntro.jsp 10 11 If you want to learn about the history and the current situation of a country you are traveling in, a visit to the museums and art museums is a must. Museums Have a deeper, more meaningful