We did lots of exciting things Saturday! I was supposed to spend the night with the Mun family, but their 14 year old son said "Our house is difficult" about halfway through the day, so I was unable to spend the night. But that was okay because the daytime was amazing none-the-less!
We started at JS Cuisine Institute, were I learned to make Jabchae-bab with my host family. We had a good time. I really like the aprons, and I think my Grandma would have liked them too. We got to eat the finished product afterwards, and it was pretty tasty!
We then drove by car to a Confucian school. We took some group pictures and played some lawn games in the nice weather. Here's us as a group:
Next, we watched a movie, but there were no subtitles. Good thing it was only 25 mintues long. After, we got to learn some of the history about Hanbok, and what the different parts meant. We had an intrepreter for that, but I can't remember it all.
There was one pretty dress, the wedding dress, that I liked. I didn't know we were going to get to try them on! Soon after, the ladies asked who wanted to be the bride, and I kinda got voted into it, but secretly, I was like, "yes!!" I had no idea how much of a process this was going to be. I was not even dressed by the time everyone was finished. First, I had to have my hair pulled back, pins shoved in my hair, a head garmet put on, etc. Then, I had to wear about 4 layers of clothes and special garmets. I had at any given time 4-5 middle aged Korean ladies getting me ready. The entire time I was having pictures taken. It was a little excessive! :) I really did feel just like a bride!
Finally, I was dressed. We learned how to bow properly, and had a "wedding ceremony" at the end. This was my "husband" and I. I have no idea who he is.
After about a million pictures were taken, we had a tea ceremony, and played the drums. After this, we went our separate ways. My host family took me to Art Street, where we browsed in some shops, drank coffee, bought earrings, and took more pictures. For dinner, we had some pasta, spaghetti, salad, and Fanta. It was pretty great.
My host brother could speak a good amount of English. He is also 1st grade middle school, same thing that I teach. He would have been in one of my advanced classes I think. My family and I hit it off really well. They are Christian, and I will be seeing them the week before Christmas instead of on Christmas, because I'll be on my way to the PHILLIPPINES!!
As awesome as the Mun family was, they still don't top my family! Love you and miss you all!
ps: check out all the pictures from Saturday here. I didn't post all 171, I thought that would be a bit excessive! ^^
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