Busan Museum is offering a unique cultural experience this Chuseok, combining traditional Korean elements with interactive and engaging activities. Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of hanbok, the traditional Korean attire, through a special event inspired by the popular Netflix series KPop Demon Hunters. The museum has created a mission-based game that allows participants to explore the holiday’s rich heritage while enjoying a fun-filled experience.
Full Moon Hunters: A Cultural Experience
The event, titled Full Moon Hunters, is designed to provide visitors with an unforgettable holiday experience. It includes several key programs such as the Full Moon Search Event, the KPop Demon Hunters Traditional Costume Experience, outdoor folk games, and a photo zone featuring a large full moon and a modern reinterpretation of Ilwolbongdo (a painting traditionally placed behind a king’s throne in the palace).
The Full Moon Search Event is a storytelling-based activity where visitors collect pieces of a full moon by exploring the museum. Completing the mission rewards participants with a traditional knot craft item, making it both educational and interactive.
The Traditional Costume Experience allows visitors to wear hanbok and take photos in the photo zone, which features a large full moon and a modernized Ilwolbongdo. This program provides an opportunity for guests to connect with Korea’s cultural heritage in a fun and memorable way.
All programs are free and will operate without closure throughout the Chuseok holiday until the 9th.
In addition to Busan Museum, Busan National Science Museum has also prepared a Chuseok event called Five-Colorful Chuseok, blending traditional and scientific cultural experiences during the holiday. The event features five themed spaces based on the traditional obangsaek (blue, yellow, white, black, and red). Each space offers a unique experience that highlights different aspects of Korean culture.
Five-Colorful Chuseok: A Blend of Tradition and Science
The Blue (Traditional Play Plaza) allows visitors to experience folk games like jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking), ttakji (card flipping), yutnori (board game), and tuho (arrow throwing), while learning the scientific principles behind the games. Completing missions grants commemorative gifts.
The Yellow (Chuseok Atelier) offers hands-on crafting of traditional items like spinning tops, songpyeon-shaped soap, and paper lanterns. This program encourages creativity and provides a deeper understanding of traditional crafts.
The White (Movie Screening Room) will show the animated films Elemental and WALL-E twice daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the auditorium. This space offers a relaxing environment for visitors to enjoy classic and modern animations.
The Black (Media Plaza) features an interactive floor media game for full-body play, making it an engaging experience for all ages. Meanwhile, the Red (Wish Tree Plaza) allows visitors to hang wishes for their family’s well-being on a tree, creating a meaningful and personal touch to the event.
The Five-Colorful Chuseok event runs until the 9th during the Chuseok holiday but will be closed on the 6th, Chuseok day. Some experiences require advance booking via Naver, so visitors are encouraged to plan ahead.
