South Korea with Iris

Do you remember our digital trip to Jeonju traditional village?! Today I want to take you there again and show you another unique place. It is a Fan Cultural Center. Intro Fans are a part of Korean culture and traditions. People use them for ages. Fans were a part of daily life, a part of the culture, a part of history. People used fans to protect themselves from the hot summer. Also, fans were a part of the performance. Many people had and have fans at home as interior decoration. And of course, fans are a part of fashion. Fan Cultural Center The cultural centre is located inside the Jeonju Hanok Village , so the building design reminds hanok. Actually, that atmosphere helps to feel the culture deeper. The fan cultural center is not so large, but here you can find a small exhibition corner, you can try to make a fan by yourself, and you can learn more about fan history and culture. Fans types Fans have different shapes and designs. The design tells which region the fan is from. Genera

Jeonju Hanok Village is one of the largest traditional villages in South Korea. The village contains more than 800 Korean traditional houses, so-called  ‘hanok’ . The village was designed in 2010 according to the International Slow City program. That made Jeonju one of the most touristic cities in South Korea. And it is popular same among foreigners and locals. Let me introduce to you the most popular attractions in Jeonju Hanok Village. Hanok Village I think the village itself is already an amazing attraction. You can just walk along its streets and feel the history, culture, traditional life… The atmosphere of the village takes you back to the period when kings were ruling the country when people lived in small houses. Also, you can find different museums, cafes, and even schools here. Omokdae Omokdae is one of the highest points in the village , so you can see a whole village here. During the Joseon Dynasty, its founder Lee Seonggae had an outdoor banquet after a victory over Japane