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Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is an exotic and extremely interesting land, which beautifully combines tradition with modernity. Changing constantly, and keeping up with the progressive times, Seoul has yet, held on to its heritage. And, that it is proud of it rich cultural legacy is evident in its numerous museums and galleries. Museums in Seoul range from memorials of war, to folk museums, from embroidery museums to those that are dedicated to food; there are transport museums, museums of art and culture, fashion museums, and museums of folk art. One of the most famous museums, dedicated entirely to a type of Korean food is the Kimchi Museum, Seoul. The Kimchi Museum, Seoul is devoted to the promotion and study of - kimchi - , a typical Korean food, and one of the most famous fares world-over. The Kimchi Museum, Seoul, does the following: - Collects books and articles on kimchi
- Prepares video materials about kimchi
- Tells about the role of kimchi in Korean culture.
- Conducts a lecture on Kimchi for housewives and young people
- Exhibits the common ingredients and the process of creating kimchi
- Exhibits materials related to making, storing, and eating kimchi
- Has a special highlight about Kimjang, preparing kimchi in a special way for winter
- offers a detailed list of the benefits of Kimchi to one's health
- Holds numerous exhibitions about special kimchi served in temples
- Displays historic cooking utensils
- There is also researched data on fermentation and the beneficial effects of kimchi on display
In its exhibition halls, the Kimchi Museum, Seoul, displays the following items for the benefit of the locals as well as the international tourists coming here : - History of Kimchi
- Types of Kimchi
- Making and Storing Kimchi
- Nutritional Effects of Kimchi There is also a library and an education room that contains research materials in Korean and other languages about kimchi and food preparation. The Kimchi Museum, Seoul also has a Tasting Room, where the people can taste the different types of Kimchi, after having seen and learnt about it. A very different place, the Kimchi Museum, Seoul makes for an interesting tour. Do visit it and find out about Kimchi, and if you are a food-lover, well, there's nothing like making a trip to the Kimchi Museum, Seoul. The Kimchi Museum, Seoul is open at the following hours : - Tuesday ~ Saturday - 10:00 ~ 17:00 (Entrance until 16:30)
- Sunday - 13:00 ~ 17:00 (Entrance until 16:30)
- Closed: Every Monday, New Year (1st January), Lunar New Year holidays (3 days), Harvest Moon Festival (3 days), and Christmas
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