The Incheon International Airport Traditional Culture Workshops are exhibition areas where traditional Korean culture experiential programs have been prepared for people awaiting flights departing for the Americas, Europe, A
Directions
[Subway]
Incheon International Airport Station (AREX Line)
East Wing
- Located on the third floor departure area of Incheon International Airport, only 5
m away from gate 24, next to the sign.
West Wing - Located on the third floor departure area of Incheon International Airport, about 5
m away from gate 40, across from the coffee shop.
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Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-743-0357,
+82-32-743-0359, +82-32-741-3215
Information:
The Incheon International Airport Traditional Culture Workshops are exhibition areas where traditional Korean culture experiential programs have been prepared for people awaiting flights departing for the Americas, Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, or for travelers waiting for connecting flights.
Current:
ly, there are two programs available in the exhibition areas, made available for all travelers using the third floor departure area.
Participants will be able to learn how to make jewelry boxes out of hanji (traditional Korean paper) or make cell phone straps using traditional sewing techniques that were used to make clothing and accessories.
Even if you lack the skilled hands needed for
these crafts, anyone can follow the simple instructions provided in English, Japanese, and Chinese, and have fun at the workshops.
Aside from these programs, there are special programs that are prepared for visitors every 3 to 4 months, such as drawing traditional patterns, coloring traditional Korean fans, and making small purses by using traditional knotting techniques.
You can also take a look at the traditional arts and crafts that are put on display in the exhibition areas as well.
There are two traditional culture workshops located at Incheon International Airport in both the east and west
wing.
The east wing’s location is on the third floor departure area, only 5
m away from gate 24, next to the sign.
The west wing’s location
is on the third floor departure area, about 5
m in front of gate 40, across from the coffee shop.
The traditional culture workshops and traditional craftworks exhibition are provided free of charge for all interested guests.
The craftworks exhibition is located diagonally across from the fourth floor departure area convenience facility, and is open 24 hours a day.
Also, if you visit between the hours of 10
am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday, English guides will be available for your added convenience.
At present, the exhibition is showcased under the theme of
presenting over 70 arts and crafts, including traditional Korean ceramic ware, clothing, various accessories, and other traditional cultural arts made by skilled artisans.
Telephone:
+82-32-743-0357,+82-32-743-0359, +82-32-741-3215
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Activity
[Learning Programs]
Multicolored Folding Fans, Square Pincushions, Traditional Knots, and Rubbing (of a paper or an inscription),
etc.[Exhibitions]
Traditional Korean Crafts: Ceramics, Mother-of-pearl lacquerware, Wooden crafts, Chimseon (sewn clothing), etc.[Hands-on activities]
Wearing raditional clothes and accessories/photography, etc.[Performances]
Traditional Music (gugak): Sanjo, Traditional folk songs, Ensemble, Chamber music, etc.
* Available at no charge at Incheon Airport Traditional Culture Workshops for international tourists
waiting for departure.* Programs availabillity and details are subject to
change, please refer to the airport's official website.
Operating:Operating
Hours
07:00-22:00
Maximum Occupancy
Up to 15 students per session
Activity Fees
Free (may vary by program)
Interpretation Services Offered
English, Japanese, Chinese
English guided tour for the traditional art crafts exhibition hall.
Monday - Friday from 10:00-18:00
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