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Kimchi Hour

Do you know?

South Koreans often say “Kimchi” when taking photos, just like we say “cheese” to get this face -> :)

The most popular type of kimchi is the chinese cabbage type, fermented with seasonings. The taste is spicy and sour. Many non-Koreans (like me!) like kimchi, but some just don’t like it.

In the past, women of high social backgrounds and Kisaeng female entertainers (like Japan Geisha) wore gache - a big wig. A gache with its decorations can weigh about 4 kg! No wonder this babe here looks a little sulky.

Making a new gache wig for a new daughter-in-law may take up several years for some families. According to a record, there is a sad incident where a young 13 year old bride wearing a heavy gache wig broke her neck as she was getting up to greet her father-in-law.

The hanbok girls were faking a tea session.

Some interesting facts about Traditional Korean clothing, or hanbok: it is often presented in vibrant colours and simple lines without pockets. Hanbok are classified into everyday dress, ceremonial dress and special dress. On formal occasions, you may see that ceremonial dresses are worn on child’s first birthday, a wedding or even a funeral.

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10 Comments For This Post

  1. Lifecruiser Says:

    For me, as a Swede, this is very, very exotic. I’m very impressed over all the work with the gache wig! Fantastic creations!

  2. The Asian Traveler Says:

    I’m a Korean Film Fanatic and Korea is one of my Travel Wish list destinations. To see all these girls in their Hanbok attire are just amazing. It is also my dream to wear a traditional Korean Clothing. But my top one is the simple yet stunning traditional dress in Vietnam called “Ao Dai”. Hmmm… now I’m dreaming. :)

  3. Jasper Jugan Says:

    i can’t seem to like the taste of kimchi either. i like their jampong and yukkae jang kuk (beef stew) though

  4. backpakker Says:

    wow..thats very interesting ..thanks for sharing

  5. eunice Says:

    @Lifecruiser: Yeah! Same here, I saw this kind of hair-style on Korean drama, but didn’t know that in the past, the Korean women really wore a wig. I thought it was just that their hair was very very long.

    @The Asian Traveler: I also think Vietnamese traditional dresses are nice, and really bring out the curves of a woman!

    @Jasper: Yeah, some really don’t like kimchi; it’s fermented, with the kind of smell/taste that they don’t like.

    @backpakker: U r most welcome!

  6. pineapple Says:

    i love kimchi as well !! yumyum. i love korean foods~ :)

  7. TNH Says:

    kimchi…honnestly say that i don’t like to eat..but most of my friends like it lots…different people have different taste..hehe

  8. leafless Says:

    I love kim chi. It’s one of my favorite international dishes.

    P.S. You look really good in the Korean traditional costume.

  9. Jenn Says:

    Hmmm….I got to taste Kimchi already, but hope to eat some again. =)

  10. sukku Says:

    Very interesting facts and I love kimchi…..

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