New exhibition at Jeju Museum of Art
A Walk Toward Time- Oct. 13 – Feb. 28
Picture book illustrations -Oct. 20 – Feb. 28
Da Vinci's Dream- Oct. 31 – Jan. 31
Free admission for the period of Jun. 26 – Dec. 31
Info : 064-710-4300, http://jmoa.jeju.go.kr/(Korean only)
Tangerine Picking Experience
Oct. 31 – Dec.
Tangerine farms in Yerae Eco Village, Sangye-dong, Seogwipo-si
You can pick Jeju tangerines on your own. There will also be interesting events such as the tangerine piling contest and the most delicious tangerine competition.
Info : 064-738-6613
Jeju Tangerine International Marathon Festival
Nov. 22
Starts at 9:30 a.m.
The race beings at Jeju Sports Complex near the bus terminal in Jeju-si and passes by Yongdam Leports Park, Iho beach and Sinumri alongside the seashore. Many tourists and locals can participate in events such as: singing contests, a tangerine piling contest and face-painting. Free samples of oranges, tangerine coffee and Jeju black pork, will also be available.
Info: 064-750-2521, http://marathon.hallailbo.co.kr/
Hands-On With the Djembe
Every Sat. through Nov. 23
Museum of African Art, Deapo-dong, Seogwipo-si
Visitors are offered the chance to try the djembe, a West African traditional drum and learn the Cucu- a traditional Senegalese folk dance.
Info: 064-738-6565
The 1st Global Jeju Business Convention
Nov. 27 – Nov. 29
Lotte Hotel Jeju, Jungmun Resort Complex
Jeju’s Commerce and industry professionals will meet with the aim of enhancing relations between industry areas.
Info : 064-748-0246, http://jejucci.korcham.net/
Art exhibition of wooden art of Jeju
Oct. 12- Dec. 12
Jeju Stone Park, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si
Approximately 50 wooden craftworks such as writing materials, agricultural implements, lamps made of wood will be on display, providing insight into Jeju’s special culture.
Admission fee: Adult 5,000 won, children 3,500 won
Info : 064-710-7755, http://www.jejustonepark.com/(Korean only)
Jeju Women Clothes Exhibition
Through Dec. 12
Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum, Ildo-2dong, Jeju-si
Visitors to the Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum are able to see a display of traditional women's clothes and ornaments from the island
Admission fee: Adult 1,100 won, children 500 won
Info : 064-710-7689, http://museum.jeju.go.kr/(Korean only)
Free movies
Nov. every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Jeju Welcome Center 1st floor, Shin-Jeju
Jeju Welcome Center is showing free movies every Saturday and Sunday.
The two English movies that will be shown are:
Nov. 1 – Dragon Ball Evolution
Nov. 28 – Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull
Info : 064-740-6000, http://www.ijto.or.kr/(Korean only)
Stone Culture Exhibition
Oct. 27 — Dec. 6
Jeju National Museum, Keonip-dong, Jeju-si
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the museum, Jeju National Museum is holding a special exhibition. You can find various volcanic stones and how they were used in everyday life.
Info : 064-720-8102, http://jeju.museum.go.kr/kr/
Starlight Journey Promotional Tour
1st team — Nov. 14, 3 p.m., Chilsipni performace area in Cheonjiyeon
2nd team — Nov. 28, 3p.m., Chilsipni performace area in Cheonjiyeon
Application period: Nov. 9 – Nov. 12
Participation is free
Applications to take part can be downloaded from the Seogwipo-si website.
The Seogwipo City has developed a night time tour, Starlight Journey which includes public and private tourist attractions.
Info : 064-760-2651, fax) 064-760-2659
Musical ‘The Last Empress Myeong-sung’
Nov. 13, 8:00p.m./Nov. 14, 15, 3:00p.m., 7:00p.m.
Jeju Culture and Art Center, Ildo-2 dong, Donggwang-ro, Jeju-si
Not only a dramatic musical performance but also affords a new perspective on Korean history.
Ticket: 1st floor (VIP – 99,000 won, R – 88,000 won)
2nd floor (S — 77,000 won, 66,000 won)
Info: 1600—8005, 1544—7579, http://www.ticketforyou.com (Korean only)
Heoteun Gut (Korean Traditional Music Performance)
Nov. 25, 7:30p.m.
Jeju Culture and Art Center, Ildo-2 dong, Donggwang-ro, Jeju-si
You can enjoy Korea’s fantastic ‘Samulnori’ folk music performances by four traditional Korean instruments.
Admission fee: Adult 7,000 won, children 5,000 won
Info: 010-9698—1238
Performance: Shamanic Rite
Through Dec. 10
Haenyeo Museum, Kujwa-eup, Hadori, Jeju-si
The museum is holding an exhibition displaying photographs and instruments of Chilmeoridang-Yeongdeung Shamanic rite, which has recently been registered as a UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage experience.
Admission fee: Adult 1,100 won, children 500 won
Info : 064-782-9898, http://www.haenyeo.go.kr/(Korean only)
