Gayageum One-Day Experience Class in Bukchon
Learn about the history and cultural significance of the instrument. The gayageum dates back to the 6th century and is a prominent part of Korean classical music, especially in court music and folk traditions.
- A Unique Experience of Traditional Korean Culture: Wear a hanbok and play the gayageum to experience the beauty of both traditional Korean attire and music at the same time.
- Create Your Own Mini Gayageum: Make an unforgettable, special souvenir from your trip to Korea by crafting your own mini gayageum.
- Professional Class Suitable for Beginners: With the careful guidance of a seasoned instructor with 25 years of experience, this will be an easy and enjoyable special time, even for beginners.
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Miniature Gayageum Making Class
Additional Info
The Mini Gayageum Making experience includes the cost of materials.
The Mini Gayageum Making experience does not include hanbok (you are free to wear your own hanbok if you wish)
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled time slot. Refunds will not be granted due to late arrivals.
The experience is available for those aged 10 and above. Children aged 1 to 9 can enter for free when accompanied by a parent.
What's included in Gayageum One-Day Experience Class in Bukchon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
Apart from music, you might learn about the broader context of Korean traditional arts, including dance and poetry that often accompany gayageum music.
[Gayageum 1-Day Experience Class]
Learn to play the traditional Korean instrument, the gayageum, while wearing a hanbok, Korea's traditional attire. Capture the moment by taking photos of yourself playing the gayageum in the hanbok.
- Hanbok Wearing (20 minutes): Experience Korea's traditional attire and enjoy the special atmosphere it creates.
- Gayageum Lesson (40 minutes): Learn to play the gayageum under the guidance of a professional instructor and play a simple piece of music.
- Photo Time (20 minutes): Capture the moment of you playing the gayageum in hanbok against the traditional backdrop of Bukchon.
[Mini Gayageum Making Class]
- Create your own mini gayageum using high-quality, 20-year-old paulownia wood.
- This 1/5 scale replica of the real gayageum will become a charming and unique souvenir from your trip to Korea
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Meeting / End Points
- Beautiful Gayageum
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Purchase Summary
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled time slot. Refunds will not be granted due to late arrivals.
- The experience is available for those aged 10 and above. Children aged 1 to 9 can enter for free when accompanied by a parent.
