Time travel to a Joseon-era valley and a 1970s alley
A โstreet of memoriesโ that painstakingly recreated the townโs scenery in the 1970s and 1980s may be found in the outdoor exhibit hall of the National Folk Museum of Korea, which is located right adjacent to Gyeongbokgung Palace. It almost exactly resembles the street that formerly existed there. It resembles a set for a movie. It is a location of romance and reminiscence for some people and a place to experience a civilization that has since vanished.
How about a quick trip back to the 1970s for those seeking something different to do this weekend?
Special events are being held outdoors at the National Folk Museum of Korea, housed inside Gyeongbokgung, where busy streets from the 1970s and 1980s have been faithfully recreated.
The neighbourhood, known as โStreet of Memories,โ includes its evening school, barbershop, coffee shop, comic book store, photo studio, and more.
Visitors to Yaksok Dabang receive a free cup of dabang coffee, a traditional sweet coffee with creamer and sugar. Visitors are welcome to try on vintage school uniforms at the photo studio and have a black-and-white portrait taken on-site to take home as a keepsake.
Visitors can also participate in outdoor games that were formerly played in public.
The Hyundai Pony pick-up, the first Korean-made vehicle created and produced by Hyundai Motor in 1978, and a manual-type casting machine used by publishing and press companies from the 1930s to the 1970s will catch the attention of those with an interest in historical objects.
Every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., there is a session on how to fix broken umbrellas, a technique prevalent in the past when umbrellas were thought to be expensive. On weekdays, โStreet of Memoriesโ is open until 6 p.m.; on weekends, itโs open until 7 p.m.
The unique experiences are accessible through October 30.
