Ayna

This week Saim travels to South Korea where centuries of tradition combine with modern technology to make a truly remarkable destination. Attend a traditional Korean wedding and learn how each intricate aspect of the ceremony symbolizes the life the new couple will share. Visit a small village and watch a farmers’ band perform a ritual that purifies the land and gives thanks to the river and mountain spirits for a successful planting season. Meet some of the students of Sun Moon University and hear them describe how the school’s ideals will prepare them for the future.  Enjoy an afternoon at a traditional teahouse where tea has been served in the same manner for several centuries. Witness the changing of the guard at Deoksugung Palace then admire the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace that was built in 1394 by King Taejo. Wrap up your visit with a performance of Nanta, an innovative and highly entertaining stage show that utilizes kitchen gadgets as percussion instruments and has been designated one of the ‘Top Ten Things to See in Seoul’ by the Korean Tourism Organization. Don’t miss the beauty and culture of South Korea on this week’s episode of “Ayna.”