A journey to South Korea to discover its remarkable sights, centuries-old traditions, and the lives of ordinary people will be presented in the next lecture from the series Around the World with Libor Bureš, taking place on Wednesday, February 25, at the Museum of the Moravian Wallachia Region at Vsetín Castle. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. As usual, you can look forward to engaging storytelling, valuable travel tips, and plenty of beautiful photographs.

BRIEFLY ABOUT SOUTH KOREA

South Korea (the Republic of Korea) is located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, and its capital city is Seoul. It is one of the world’s most advanced economies and is known for its technology companies, automotive industry, and innovations. It has a rich history and cultural traditions that intertwine with modern life. Tourists are drawn by its combination of modern cities, temples, palaces, mountains, and coastline.

WHAT AWAITS YOU

A journey to the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, divided for decades and sealed by an “impenetrable” border. We mostly know South Korea through imported products (cars, consumer goods, electronics), but that is only one perspective on this Asian country.

In addition to modern, vibrant cities such as Seoul and Busan, we will visit monasteries hidden in the mountains, where life seems to stand still and locals find peace for meditation. We will glimpse everyday Korean life and taste many dishes unfamiliar to us Europeans by sitting down in local pubs and small eateries that Libor Bureš calls “6th-category pubs.” It is there that you can experience the true life of Koreans “live and unfiltered.”

South Korea is a truly modern country, yet it continues to preserve centuries-old traditions and religious rituals.

ADMISSION

Full 70 CZ, Reduced 60 CZK (seniors, students), 50 CZK (children aged 6–15, holders of disability cards), Children under 6 free admission