It was an experience unlike any other. It was like getting into a time machine which took us more than one hundred years back into the Korean life style of the past.

The buses took off early on the morning of Saturday April 17th, 2010. The roads were packed with traffic, but as each of us enjoyed a book or listened to music blasting from our high tech electronics, we found ourselves at our destination sooner than expected.

The guides graciously walked us through the heavenly scenery of the Korean Folk Village as they explained the architecture of that era, the prevalent culture at the time, the traditions, the hand-made crafts, and much more. We also got the chance to enjoy skillful and well-conducted performances. If one missed the comfort of modern life, crossing over to the other side of the bank easily allowed access to the modern collection of sculptures and exhilarating roller coaster rides in the nearby amusement park.

After witnessing the sophistication of the traditional Korean wedding, we headed back home with memorabilia, photographs, and vivid memories of our experience. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.

By Mona Bargooti (2010 MPP, Palestine)