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'2016 Welcome to Joseon' Korean Folk Village Joseon Live Variety Festival 한국민속촌 조선문화축제 웰컴투조선 2016

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90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 용인시 기흥구 민속촌로 90 (보라동))

The best cultural theme park in the nation, the Korean Folk Village is hosting the '2016 Welcome to Joseon' Korean Folk Village Joseon Live Variety Festival from April 9 to June 12, 2016. It is the most representative spring festival of the Korean Folk Village and this year in particular, new parades have been added, along with upgraded version of the 'Fusion Madanggeuk: Birthday party of the Governor' will be held. 

With a record of 1 million views on their highlight act featuring the 'flower beggar', 'merchant', 'gisaeng,' and new characters selected from the 'Joseon Characters Audition 3', a total of 22 actors will be seen performing in the acts. With Joseon dynasty as background, visitors may time travel back into a fantasy world with the characters in a interesting and real comedy act. 

Besides, a variety of traditional and fun experiences including 'Traditional Costume Experience', making of mapae (transportation card used in the Joseon era), hopa (identity card) and fragrance pouch are also available for all visitors regardless of age and gender. 

Utilization information

・Age limit : Open to visitors of all ages.

・Finished : 20160612

・Homepage : www.koreanfolk.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

・Location : Korean Folk Village in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

・Beginning : 20160409

・Location : [Bus]
From Sinnonhyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 9), take Bus No. 5001-1.
From Gangnam Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), take Bus No. 1560.
From Suwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), exit 5 and take Bus No. 37 or 10-5. 
From Sanggal Station (Bundang Line), exit 2 and take Bus No. 37 or 10-5.\
From Jukjeon Station (Bundang Line), take Bus No. 30 in front of Shinsegae Department Store.

[Shuttle Bus]
Shuttle bus is available at Suwon Station and Sanggal Station. For more information, please refer to official website.

*Inquiries: +82-31-288-0000

・Performance Times : Vary according to performances [Operating Hours]
February-April: Weekdays 09:30-18:00 / Weekends 09:30-18:30
May-September: Weekdays 09:30-18:30 / Weekends 09:30-19:00
October: Weekdays 09:30-18:00 / Weekends 09:30-18:30
November-January: Weekdays 09:30-17:30 / Weekends 09:30-18:00

・Operating Hours : [Admission Fee]
- Adults: Individual 15,000 won / Group 12,000 won
- Students: Individual 12,000 won / Group 10,000 won
- Children: Individual 10,000 won/ Group 8,000 won

[Free Pass]
- Adults:  Individual 24,000 won/ Group 18,000 won
- Students: Individual 19,000 won/ Group 16,000 won
- Children: Individual 17,000 won/ Group 14,000 won

* Children: Ages above 3 to Grade 6 of Elementary School Students
* Students: Middle / High School Students
* Seniors (Ages 65 or above) and people with disabilities are entitled to pricing policy for children. 
* Group: 20 people of more (☎ Inquiries: +82-31 – 288 – 4000~2)

Introduction

The best cultural theme park in the nation, the Korean Folk Village is hosting the '2016 Welcome to Joseon' Korean Folk Village Joseon Live Variety Festival from April 9 to June 12, 2016. It is the most representative spring festival of the Korean Folk Village and this year in particular, new parades have been added, along with upgraded version of the 'Fusion Madanggeuk: Birthday party of the Governor' will be held. 

With a record of 1 million views on their highlight act featuring the 'flower beggar', 'merchant', 'gisaeng,' and new characters selected from the 'Joseon Characters Audition 3', a total of 22 actors will be seen performing in the acts. With Joseon dynasty as background, visitors may time travel back into a fantasy world with the characters in a interesting and real comedy act. 

Besides, a variety of traditional and fun experiences including 'Traditional Costume Experience', making of mapae (transportation card used in the Joseon era), hopa (identity card) and fragrance pouch are also available for all visitors regardless of age and gender. 

Programs

[Performance]
- Joseon Characters: Flower beggar, Evil Magistrate, Merchants, other characters with exuberant personalities (22 actors in total)

[Special Performance]
- Fusion Madanggeuk 'Birthday party of Governor'
- Parade: It's honored going of My Lord 

[Event]
- Various contests held by the Joseon people for guard warrior, "bangoe hwasa", and for strongest farmhand. 
- Dressing up to be Joseon characters

[Hands-on Activities]
- Real Joseon Experience: Making of hopae (identity card), mapae (Joseon's transportation card), fragrance pouch, traditional hanbok experience 
- Joseon travel log stamp tour
- Face painting
- Traditional cultural experience of Joseon dynasty

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