지난해 10월 20일 ‘한복의 날’을 맞아 서울 경복궁 흥례문 광장에서 열린 한복 패션쇼. 코리아넷DB

Models pose on the runway at a fashion show held during Hanbok Day at Gyeongbokgung Palace on Oct. 20, 2017. (Korea.net DB)

By Xu Aiying and Lee Hana

Hanbok, with its elegant lines and splendid displays of color, has been receiving worldwide attention in recent years. In Seoul, it’s easy to spot fashion aficionados and tourists dressed in Hanbok garments, strolling the palace grounds.

This October, those visiting Korea will be able to experience an entire week of cultural events during Hanbok Culture Week 2018.

Until last year, visitors were only able to enjoy a few days of Hanbok themed events leading up to Oct 21, a day designated as national Hanbok Day. However this year, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has organized a Hanbok Culture Week from Oct. 15 to 21, so that visitors can immerse themselves in Hanbok during the colorful autumn season.

This year, the opening ceremony will be held at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine in Jeonju City, Jeollabuk-do Province. A fashion show honoring the late Hanbok designer Lee Young-hee will kick off the event.

On Oct. 20, a panel discussion with around 80 Hanbok designers and experts will take place at 2 p.m. at the S-Factory in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong. Topics for the day include the rise of age-old techniques, the history of Hanbok fashion, among others.

During Hanbok Culture Week, it will be possible to get discounts on entrance fees to cultural and tourist venues in cities like Seoul, Busan, Jeonju and Suncheon.

More information can be found at the website below.
hanbokweek2018.com

xuaiy@korea.kr