Celebrating The New Year Korean Style

Here is the first sunrise of the 2011 year. Watching the sun rise NYD is good luck.

    Multiple readers have e-mailed me asking what New Year's Eve was like in Korea. Even though it is already Thursday, this is one celebration worth talking about. Unfortunately, with the New Year comes our busiest month at ESL schools, so this post is coming a few days late! The biggest New Year's event happens every year in Seoul, and  is pretty much equivalent to the giant ball dropping in New York City at Times Square. There is also a famous event on the morning of New Years Day. So what is the Korean equivalent of NYC New Years?
    Well, there is no fancy ball, but there is a giant bell ringing ceremony. Last year the President even came out to ring the famous Bosingak bell which dates all the way back to 1346. The bell is housed in a beautiful traditional Korean style building, and events take place all day leading up to the ringing of the bell at midnight. The bell is located in the historical downtown area of Jongno, which is a great place to remember old times and celebrate the future.

Here is a picture taken before the famous bell ringing ceremony at around 5 pm.

    The event is pretty lackluster in my opinion. Everyone stands outside for hours in the freezing cold weather to hear the giant bell ring and see a few fireworks. My group of friends ending up hiding out in a restaurant behind the bell until about 5 minutes before midnight. Then we walked outside and joined the crowded streets packed with policemen, and participated in the countdown. Immediately after the event people start clearing away from the site, but there were many people who stayed to shoot off personal fireworks.
 

A picture taken behind the famous bell tower during the ringing ceremony.

    In my opinion the event is completely overrated, but it is definitely something that everyone should experience once in their life while they are living in Korea. Although the New Years Eve ceremony is lackluster, the New Years morning tradition is one that I strongly recommend. Every year on New Years morning, thousands of Koreans get up before dawn and venture to the coast or mountain tops to watch the sun rise. Watching the first sun rise of the new year will bring you good luck and karma for the rest of the year.
    My first opinion of the sun rising events was, "are these people nuts?" But my morning spent on top of Namsan Mountain was truly one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. Everyone was so excited to see the sun, and when it finally came up you heard cheers and applauds from everyone. There was so much happiness and love present that morning it was almost overwhelming. Once the sun comes up you are supposed to make a wish for the new year and announce it to your friends and family who will also wish for your happiness too. To learn more about sun rising events and festivals in Korea during New Years visit The Korea Tourism Organizations website here.

Another view of the first 2011 sunrise on top of Namsan Mountain.

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Whats happening in January 2011, check out the ice fishing festival!

The road to Namsan Tower during New Year's morning 2011.

Here is a comprehensive list of whats going on in January. Be sure to check back for updates throughout the month! 

December 17- February 6, 2011 Boseong Tea Fields Festival of Lights: This  light display will feature numerous lights over the enormous tea fields as well as themed exhibits. Located in Jeollanam-do Province this trip will take some planning ahead of time.


December 17-February 2011 Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink: The rink will remain open through mid-February 2011, so don't worry if you can't fit in time to skate during the cold months of January. Skating costs 10,000 won and visit this website to see directions and times to the rink.

January 1-31 through February 6th Pyeongchang Trout Festival note the event has been postponed until further notice!: At this festival you can enjoy ice fishing, 4 wheel ATV'S, sledding, and much more. There is even a chance to win prizes by jumping in the freezing cold water and ice fishing by hand! Adventure Korea is offering a tour over the Lunar New Year to experience the festival, but there are only 19 seats left so get a reservation soon if you are interested in going.


January 21-30 Taebaek Snow Festival: View giant snow sculptures, go sledding, and enter in the national climbing contest. Adventure Korea is also offering a weekend tour to the festival.

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A cat-angel man and an Irish Priest sing at Christmas Mass in Myeong-Dong Cathedral

A cat-angel joined the choir at Myeong-Dong Cathedrals 2010 Christmas Mass.

    Nothing could stop squeals of laughter from both children and adults as the cat-angel appeared during Myeong-Dong Cathedrals Christmas Day Mass this past 2010 Christmas. Towards the end of the English Mass held at 9:00am, about 12 altar boys and girls joined together to sing "My Christmas Tree" in English as a special treat for foreigners in Korea.
    The group looked particularly beautiful in their white altar clothes, and their red reindeer antlers showed off their Christmas spirit. Everyone in the church was genuinely excited, and many people brought out their cameras to take live video and pictures of the group. One of  my students is the main altar girl for the mass, and I couldn't help but snap a few photos of her with those cute antlers on her head!

The altar girls were having a hard time not laughing!

    The singing was going great, but then suddenly a man entered from behind the group wearing a cat-angel mask. Everyone started laughing, even the small choir as the man enjoyed his solo. The mask was complely absurd looking, and as you can see from the picture it is a hybrid between a cat and an angel. Whoever gave him permission to wear that costume in church had a serious sense of humor!
    We thought the fun was all done, but then the Irish priest joined in and sang a solo during the last two lines. His deep voice clearly had not been used in a while, and right after the song he announced with his thick Irish accent "the last time I sung I was drunk, and the next time I sing I will be drunk!" Everyone raved with laughter, and I personally was relieved to see his funny Irish personality revealed after such a serious mass about helping the homeless.
    Myeong-dong Cathedral is one of the only churches in Seoul that offers English Masses. But be prepared for unusual circumstances at special services around the holidays! You just might just see another mixed animal costume and a cool Irish priest in the future.  To learn more about Myeong-Dong Catheral visit "Enjoy Myeong-dong Cathedrals Gothic architecture and attend an English Mass".

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Enjoy Myeong-dong Cathedrals Gothic architecture and attend an English Mass

Myeong-dong Catheral during December.

     Within a shopping district in the busiest area of downtown Seoul, no one would expect to see a Gothic style church among the bright neon signs of restaurants and billboards. Since 1784 people have been gathering inside Myeong-dong Cathedrals exquisite brick walls, and little did they know that the church would be designated historic spot No. 258 in the 21st century.
    Today the church represents the symbol of the Catholic Church in Korea and is the headquarters for the Archdiocese of Seoul. Every Sunday the church offers two English Masses for foreigners living in or simply visiting Korea. The English Mass takes place on Sundays at 7:00am and 9:00am and there are even English hymn books so that you can sing along.
    Be sure to check out The Crypt which is located beneath the main altar of the church. The underground area is used as a place of worship, and also houses martyrs Bishop Imbert (Second Bishop of the Church in Korea) and Fr. Chastan (member of the Paris Foreign Missionary Society) as well as others remains. There is a Pilgrimage Mass held every weekday at 10:00am in the Crypt if you are interested in seeing a service in the beautiful yet spooky underground room.

The front entrance of the Church.

   For the most spectacular views of the church I strongly recommend going at night time. The lights around the building really bring out the different colors of the bricks. One of the best pictures can be taken at the foot of the hill as one gazes upward towards the church.
     Myeong-Dong is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas Day Mass. I went to the mass last Christmas on Saturday Dec. 25, at 9:00am. The church wasn't as packed as I thought it would be, but you should arrive early if you want to sit towards the front. The priest came from all the way from Ireland, and he definitely threw in a little bit of humor towards the end of the mass! View an article about the funny 2010 Christmas mass at "cat-angel man and Irish priest singing".

A side view of the Myeong-dong Catherals brick walls.

A glimpse inside reveals the church organ and high Gothic style ceilings.

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Reader Q&A: How can you meet other expats in Korea?

Terrible cartoon drawing by Marie Webb, hilarious Korean culture courtesy of Korea.

     Korea can be a very difficult place to meet friends, mainly because Koreans do not find it socially acceptable to talk to strangers. Yes, sometimes working for a smaller company in Korea can lead to feeling isolated from other expats. The language barrier can also attribute to this factor, especially if you are not living in a large city like Seoul. If you take away one point from this Q&A it is this: remember that you are a foreigner, and just because something like talking to strangers is not accepted by Korean society, doesn't mean that you should change your cultural norms to fit theirs. Thank you to my anonymous reader for bringing up this very important topic in the following email:

Hi Marie,

First of all, it's nice to know that you're having a good time in korea despite the cultural differences. I'm a Malaysian who just graduated from the UK and am now working as an intern at a korean company in gangnam-gu(1 year contract). Currently livin in a studio apartment unit in Wangsimni. 

So it's been one month since I got here and I'm finding it a little lonely especially with the language barrier. I mean, I like my colleagues and my other korean friends. They're lovely, but it's always nice to get to know some people who are in a similar situation as I am. My question would be: Do you know/Would you recommend any channels or hangout spots to meet up with expats? I actually found some at "meetup.com" but I'd just like to get your opinion on this. Please and thank you!

Keep up the good work :).

Cheers,

anonymous (Gone Seoul Searching will keep all of its readers names anonymous unless otherwise instructed)

p/s: Sometimes, I envy Westerners here as you guys are treated like celebrities whereas I blend in with the crowd because of my skin complexion. The problem would be that I can't speak Korean. People give me weird stares when I try to communicate in English (WHY is this Korean-looking guy talking in bloody English?!). I'm learning the language, but it's tough.

Q: Do you know/Would you recommend any channels or hangout spots to meet up with expats?

 A: Yes, meetup.com is a great resource to use if you are having difficultly meeting other foreigners. However, it is always somewhat strange to rely on technology to meet others. I strongly recommend taking some tours that are directed for expats. Companies such as www.adventurekorea.com and The Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch are always getting together groups of expats for amazing tours around Korea. The RASKB also offers multiple lectures each month in which many expats are in attendance.  
    If you are teaching adults, I also recommend hanging out with your students. They will often times introduce you to many places and other people in which you can make new connections. In America this would be completely unheard of, but in Korea this is acceptable. 
   Lastly, you should check out the community page of Seoul Magazine. The English magazine posts tons of events happening around Seoul each month. Among events such as the Seoul Players, O'ngo cooking classes, and Korean cultural classes for foreigners you should be able to meet plenty of expats. Most of all, keep an open mind and make plans to see people again and exchange numbers whenever possible. Don't be afraid to talk to foreigners on the subway just because the Korean's don't. 


Q: How do I cope with an Asian appearance, but I am really a foreigner in Korea? 


A: I know many Asians, Mexicans, and even Indians who are spoken to in Korean on a daily basis. The Korean people automatically assume you are a local or a mix because of your dark skin. My main recommendation to you is to learn how to say short phrases like "waygooken"  "Hanguk anyio" and fast! The Koreans will immediately understand that you are just a foreigner and cannot speak any Korean.

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Seoul Food Girl: Eating live octopus at Noryangjin Seafood Market

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Bargaining for your live octopus at Noryangjin is half the fun.

  Eating live octopus in Korea is a delightfully scary and delicious experience. The best place to experience eating raw fish (sannakji hoe), and especially raw live octopus (낙지) is none other than the famous Noryangjin Seafood Market in Seoul.

    Noryangjin is one of Korea's largest fish markets with a raw fish market operating 24 hours a day 365 days a year. After arriving at the Noryangjin market from subway line No. 1, I was overwhelmed by the amount of seafood that this enormous building houses. Just looking at the billions of pounds of sea food got me wondering if there are any fish left in the sea at all (and I am no animal rights activist)!

Huge tanks of clams are among hundreds of types of seafood at Noryangjin.

    Once at Noryangjin you will see hundreds of tanks of fresh octopus. Simply wander up to one of the stalls and ask how much (Eolmayeyo). A medium size octopus about the size of your hand should run you about 10,000 won. If you want to bargain with the fish dealer simply hesitate alot and then say gga gga ju se yo , which means discount. The "gga gga" is pretty much pronounced "ka ka" like poop, with a strong emphasize on the first "ka." The fish dealer will be very impressed that you said this, and will most likely drop their price immediately

A view of Noryangjin seafood market at 1:30 am on a cold Friday morning.

   After purchasing your octopus, head on over to one of the many hidden and often underground restaurants in the market. Sometimes the fish dealer will take you right there which happened in my case. At the restaurant, they will wash and serve up the raw and wiggling octopus with some tangy sauces and lettuce for a cheap price.

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A commercialized Korean Christmas

A Christmas photo stop in Myeongdong outside Migliore.

Christmas in Korea is just like America's Christmas, but on steroids. The entire concept of Christmas is turned into a giant commercialized frenzy for the month of December. My students explained to me that they go on expensive dates with their boy/girl friends and that it is a much bigger deal than Valentines day. Take for example the 5 course dinner offered at the JW Marriot in Seoul witch is a steep 200,000 won!
    Going to class every day and listening to my students talking about Christmas was a bit depressing at times. Some of them would say things like "Well I'm single, so I'll just stay home and watch movies and be sad all night!" Christmas here is more about dating than anything, most of the Koreans that are religious have a small celebration like a dinner, or go to church and that is all.

Pagoda and YBM competing with each other.

    Although there is a sad side to Christmas in Korea if you are single, the decorations throughout Seoul are simply magnanimous. Everywhere you look there are Christmas lights and trees. The YBM headquarters in Jongno put up their giant display of lights, and about a week later Pagoda (YBM's biggest competition) threw up five times the amount of lights on their small building in Jongno!  Check out some amazing pictures around Seoul and from my Christmas party this year.

Pagoda cannot fit anymore Christmas lights on their building.

Outside of Myeongdong Catholic Church.

A nativity scene at Myeongdong Church.

Crazy light structure outside of IBK bank.

A beautiful Christmas tree outside of Myeongdong theatre.

A woman taking donations and ringing the bell, just like Salvation Army in America.

A shoe store advertisement wishing you a happy walking?

Former YBM students wearing matching Christmas sweaters at my Christmas party.

A group photo at my Christmas pot luck dinner in Jongno.

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Reader Q&A: Basic questions about Korea and this blog

Marie at Gyeongbokgung palace wearing a guard outfit.

    My email has been flooded latley with basic questions about Korea. To be completley honest, some of these questions are a little annnoying to me because they can be figured out by doing any basic research about Korea. However, because this is my first Q&A post I will answer a majority of questions that an anonymous reader sent my way.

Dear Marie,

Yes, as you can see from my last name, I am korean but from southern California...Orange County, CA. I saw your webpage www.goneseoulsearching.com from you tube and i have to say, i don't know how you put it together but you're very talented with the webpage. I've never been to korea yet, i hope to soon visit. It's just the bathrooms without shower stalls that i find it very weird. I mean when you take a shower, you must get your toilet paper and towels wet which would be very inconvenient. What about the food there, is it safe to eat?? Tap water is drinkable?? What kind of food do they serve there?? I've heard some koreans eating dog meat there (barfffff, i saw a video of it on youtube once and i almost threw up) I mean do they eat regular meat like cow, chicken, pork??? Out here in california, especially Los Angeles where there is a high korean population (they have K-town in L.A. called Korean town) the restaurants don't serve dog, it's against the law killing dogs for food. How can anyone kill poor dogs and puppies for food. I love animals, just seeing and hearing about this makes me ashamed to be korean.

Anyways, what made you decide you wanted to go to korea?? Teaching?? I had some teaching offers before but the thought of knowing i'll be away from family and friends, made me decline to go. Also some friends warned me...some of the teaching jobs they will try and rip you off in your pay and some of it maybe scams; saying if you pay this money upfront, we will find you a good paying teacher salary position on korea.

Here is a photo of me...do you have facebook?? Would follow you on FB if you have one (^_^)

Sincerely,

anonymous (Gone Seoul Searching will keep all of its readers names private unless given permission)

Q: I can't get used to the idea of bathrooms without shower stalls, doesn't your toilet paper and towels get wet?

A: Yes, I also was completely weirded out by the whole shower inside your entire bathroom thing. However, after the third shower I got completely used to the process. I simply have a hook right outside my bathroom which I leave my towels on while I am in the shower so that they do not get wet. As for my toilet paper, it is covered with a metal screen and is far enough from my shower head that it doesn't get wet. Its kind of nice always having a clean bathroom, I just never go back inside right after taking a shower because I don't want my feet to get wet, and I hate wearing shower shoes.

Q: What about the food there, is it safe to eat?

A: This is a naive question. South Korea is not a third world country by any means. Just look at my food blog and you will see high class restaurants everywhere, especially in Seoul. Of course there are some sketchy places down dark alleys, but every country has those kind of eateries and usually they turn out to be the best!

Q: I heard Koreans eat dog meat, do they eat regular meat like cow, chicken, and pork?

A: This is also a naive question. Have you ever been to Korean BBQ? End of story.

Q: What made you want to go to Korea?

A: The first time I traveled to Korea was during the summer of 2009 for a two week scholarship program. This was an opportunity of a lifetime, and I stayed with a Korean host family and traveled throughout Korea. To read more about why, and how I first became interested in Korea please see my first blog post here.

Q: Will the teaching jobs in Korea rip you off?

A: This is the most asked question from people interested in moving to Korea, for obvious reasons. Yes, there are many teaching jobs that can be your worst nightmare if you do not research well before choosing a company. This is mostly due to language barriers, and cultural differences. I will write a detailed post about choosing the right Hagwon, or recruiter so that you do not become a homeless expat in Korea. 

Q: Do you have a Facebook? Can I add you on Facebook?

A: Of course I have a Facebook, but I do not add strangers or blog readers as my friend. However, you are welcome to join the Gone Seoul Searching Facebook group and if you hit the "Like" button then you will see our daily posts on your homepage.   Simply search Gone Seoul Searching in the Facebook search box.

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Enjoy pastry perfection and a weekend brunch at Amandier in Anguk-dong

Freshly made pastries and desserts are Amandier's specialty, and hudreds of macaroons are made daily.

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The pastry shop/restaurant has a lavish interior to suit its upscale menu.

    Nestled between historical Insadong, grand Gyeongbokgung palace, and cozy Samcheongdong lies a little slice of European heaven called Amandier. According to Ten Magazine, Ruben Jan Adrian is a Dutchborn 29 year old pastry chef. With experience working in locations such as Paris, Singapore, and Brussels, Adrian had plenty of experience before opening Amandier just three short months ago.
     Just looking through Amandier's upscale storefront will make your eyes grow wide. There are hundreds of colorful macaroons, decadent chocolates, and pastries so beautiful that you will truly be afraid to touch them. Of course there are fresh bakery items offered each day, and Monday-Friday you can order a lunch sandwich with a free coffee.

The eggs benedict: poached eggs, fresh ham, and sinful Hollandaise sauce.

    Although the restaurant is limited to salads and sandwiches during the week, there is a small and affordable weekend brunch menu offered on Sat-Sun from 10am - 4pm. Don't miss out on this menu! There are only four items and they're all made with perfection: the belguim waffle with maple syrup and butter, a waffle with cafe Americano, waffle with ice cream and cafe Americano, and eggs benedict. The eggs benedict has perfectly poached eggs and a sinful Hollandaise sauce. The spinach added as a layer in between, is a much needed healthy and fresh addition to the buttery concoction. And don't worry, you can get this perfect dish for only 8,000 won!

Chef and owner Ruben Jan Adrian working hard in the kitchen on a Sunday.

    The coffees and teas at Amandier are a little pricey at an average of 5,000 per cup. I recommend skipping the caffeine, and putting that money towards an extra pastry item such as the fresh raspberry macaroon, or a freshly baked carrot multi-grain muffin.

Directions: 

Walk across the street from Insadong Station Exit 6. If your looking at Gyeongbokgung Palace simply make a right on the main street and the restaurant will be a two minute walk.

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Lust in my officetel gym

A average morning in my gym ended with a sexual fiasco.

    Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever pictured myself in the situation I was in this morning at 9 am. I understand that Korea's culture can be harsh for those in sexual relationships. Most Koreans live with their parents until they are married, even if they are grown adults at ages 30 and higher. Unfortunately, this has resulted in the creation of love motels, which are pretty much serviced by young Korean couples. Some of my first weeks in August 2010, were spent in a love motel, and trust me I was the only guest there during the day. So here's the story:

Love motels are only the beginning. Courtesy of Luke Martin.

    At 8:40 am I entered the gym of my officetel apartment building. No one was in the gym, and so after turning on all of the lights and I hopped on the treadmill. About ten minutes later, the mirror in front of me revealed a young girl, probably in her late twenties entering the gym. She was dressed up with high heels and a cute Korean style dress. Wait a minute? Why would this girl be entering the gym all dressed up for work? Well, maybe she left something in the stretching room yesterday, or maybe she works in the Korea Cyber University (which is in my building) and just wants to take a nap.
    She headed straight for the guys stretching room, which was directly behind a wall that blocked my view. I thought it was peculiar that she never turned on any lights in the stretching room. And why would she go in the guys room, instead of the girls? Well maybe she likes to take a nap on the mats just like the office tel maid does sometimes, I thought to myself. There have been a few instances where I thought I was alone in the gym, but then suddenly the maid emerged from the guys stretching room after taking a long nap. One time I was even singing loudly to a K-pop group 2NE1, when the maid revealed herself and stared me down in the treadmill mirror.
    After playing out every possible scenario in my head, even the one where the young girl is accepting drugs from the officetel maid, the real office tel maid entered the gym at 8:50 am. She headed straight for the guys stretching room where she usually takes a nap, and immediately she started cursing vibrant Korean words into the room. She was clearly pissed off about something and immediately ran out of the gym and down the hallway where she started yelling at some office workers in a rent-able office room on the floor.
    Meanwhile, I continued working out casually with my eyes plastered to the mirror in front of me. Two minutes later, I saw the dressed up Korean girl exit the guys stretching room and she was not alone. A tall sexy Korean man followed right behind her with an ashamed and bright red face.
    There are no guessing games as to what was going on in the male stretching room that morning! Clearly they had met up to do the deed, and the fact that I was in the other room walking on the treadmill was of little importance to them. I guess the love motel was getting a little expensive, so by using my officetel's stretching room they saved a few hundred won a month.


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