VLOG: CUTENESS OVERLOAD IN RACCOON CAFE, SEOUL

Saat traveling ke kota, saya seringkali mencari cafe-cafe yang unik, terutama animal cafe. Melihat dan dapat memegang langsung binatang-binatang menggemaskan selalu bikin happy! Saat di Seoul, Korea Selatan, kami sudah menargetkan Raccoon Cafe sebagai must visit list. "Rocket" di Guardians of The Galaxy ini memang menggemaskan, dan berinteraksi langsung dengan rakun belum pernah saya lakukan sebelumnya, I'm so excited!

See more on this video, hope you like it. Don't forget to subscribe on my YouTube channel! 

@marischkaprue - always love furry friends :)

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BLIND ALLEY
Raccoon Cafe
Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, 76
Cheongpadong 2(i)-ga, Yongsan-gu
Seoul

ADMISSION FEE
6.000 won per person to enter Raccoon Room, that's include 1 free drinks.

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THINGS YOU CAN FIND AT JEONJU SORI FESTIVAL 2016

Jeonju Sori Festival adalah festival tahunan yang sudah berlangsung selama 15 tahun di Korea Selatan. Festival musik ini bahkan sudah memberikan ruang bagi musik dan berbagai ritme bunyi dari berbagai belahan dunia untuk memperkenalkan musik mereka di Sori Festival ini.

Jeonju Sori Festival is an annual festival which has been held for 15 years in South Korea. This music festival even provides a space for music and different sound rhythms from around the world to introduce their music in this Sori Festival.

Kami datang di saat sebelum musim gugur dimulai, beberapa pepohonan mulai menguning, namun kehijauan masih mendominasi pemandangan. Saat musim inilah cuaca nyaman untuk menikmati kegiatan di luar ruangan, sehingga Jeonju Sori Festival 2016 ini juga mengambil tempat outdoor, serta sebagian indoor untuk pertunjukkan tertentu.

We came in the moments before the fall begins, some of the trees began to turn yellow, but the greenish color still dominated the landscape. In this kind of weather it is convenient to enjoy outdoor activities, so that the 2016 Jeonju Sori Festival also took place outdoor and indoor portions for certain performances.

So what we can find in Jeonju Sori Festival? Here are some things that might interest you :)

BOHEMIAN VIBES PICNIC SEATS

Bohemian vibes all over, dengan pepohonan yang dihias dengan pernak-pernik berwarna-warni dari rajutan wool, tempat duduk jerami dan meja-meja kayu di antara pepohonan dan dekor yang sangat menyenangkan membuat saya menghabiskan waktu leyeh-leyeh yang menyenangkan di antara waktu menonton pertunjukkan.

Bohemian vibes were all over the place, with trees decorated with colorful trinkets of knitted wool, straw seats and wooden tables in between the trees and the scenery is very pleasant to make me spend relaxing fun time in between the shows

SINGING AUNTIES

Pertunjukkan indoor ini dinamakan Pansori, semacam sinden ala Korea dimana ibu-ibu Korea bernyanyi sambil bercerita tentang kisah Nolbo dan saudaranya Heungbo. Cerita panjang berdurasi dua jam ini menceritakan perjuangan menghadapi kemiskinan dan konflik antar saudara. Di sela-sela cerita, para “aunties” ini menyelipkan berbagai joke dalam bahasa Korea, sayangnya kami tidak mengerti karena joke spontan ini tidak ada dalam layar lcd terjemahan sinopsis cerita Pansori.

This indoor show is called Pansori, a kind of Korean-style 'sinden' (female Javanese singer) where Korean women sang as they told the story of Nolbo and his brother Heungbo. A two-hour long story told about the struggle to cope with poverty and conflict among brothers. On the sidelines of the story, the "aunties" had slipped various joke in Korean, unfortunately we did not understand because there is no translation for the spontaneous jokes in the lcd screen Pansori's story.

Honestly I think that two hours is too long, but seeing attractive singing aunties wearing beautiful hanbok is interesting

Tips: You can watch only one hour, and have more time to see what else going on Jeonju Sori Festival

CUTE COTTON CANDY

Cony and Brown cotton candy? I’m in! Seeing those cute sweets always makes us happy, agree? :)

SPORTS SHOW

Tidak hanya musik, di Jeonju Sori Festival berbagai pertunjukkan termasuk korean martial art, taekwondo juga menarik perhatian pengunjung

Not only music, in Jeonju Sori Festival, various performances including the korean martial art, taekwondo also attract the attention of visitors.

CUTE KIDS HAVING FUN

I think everybody agree that Korean kids are just so cute, and they’re having lotsa fun also at this festival

COLORFUL SOUVENIRS

Girl-fans-ing with Kadek Arini

Mulai dari kipas beraneka ukuran dan warna yang akan membuat kita menghabiskan waktu lama melihat-lihat, hingga patung dan berbagai pajangan menarik ada di sini!

Starting from hand fans in various sizes and colors that will make us spend a long time to look around, to sculptures and displays are very interesting here!

MUSIC SHOW – OF COURSE

What more can I say? It’s a music festival! And of course, so many more other fun thing to do!

@marischkaprue – she’s someone you don’t wanna hear singing ;)

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JEONJU HANOK VILLAGE
29 Eojin-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

GETTING THERE

From SEOUL
By Bus
Dari Gangnam Bus Terminal (Seoul) to Jeonju (2 hour 40 minutes)

By Train
Dari Yongsan Station (Seoul) to Jeonju Station

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JEONJU MUST DO: Hanbok Experience at Jeonju Hanok Village

I might not a fans of Korean Drama Series but experiencing traditional village is always a yes for me, especially with traditional clothes.

Otw to the viewing point

Pagi itu langit berwarna putih, flat. Kami turun dari bus dan berjalan kaki menapaki tangga-tangga kayu untuk melihat Jeonju Hanok Village dari atas. Sekitar 800 rumah tradisional Korea, hanok, terlihat berjajar berhimpitan, kontras dengan bangunan-bangunan modern yang berbatasan dengan desa tradisional ini.

That morning the sky is white, kind of flat. We got off the bus and walked up the wooden stairs to look at Jeonju Hanok Village from above. About 800 traditional Korean houses, hanok, seen lined up--coincided with each other, in contrast with the modern buildings bordering this village.

"Ah kenapa mendung begini," lirih saya

"Why this is so cloudy," I whispered

 

Tak lama justru hujan rintik-rintik turun. Alam memang tidak bisa dilawan, saya yang datang bersama blogger-blogger Indonesia lain mesti menahan sedih karena desa yang sangat indah ini kurang bersinar akibat mendungnya cuaca hari itu. 

Shortly, the rain was drizzling. We can never fight against the nature, I and other Indonesian bloggers who had come together must withstand the sadness because this idyllic village had become less bright due to the day's cloudy weather.

"Matahari keluar dong," saya masih berharap

"Sun, please come out," I was still hoping.

Akhirnya kami berjalan turun dari viewing area di bukit kecil di sisi Jeonju Hanok Village dan masuk ke desa. Saya memperhatikan atap hanok yang melengkung ke atas, rumah-rumah tradisional ini sangat menarik, dengan pepohonan rimbun di antara hanok.

Finally, we walked down from the viewing area on a small hill on the side of the Jeonju Hanok Village and entered the village. I noticed Hanok roof that curved up, these traditional houses are very interesting, with lush trees between hanok.

Yummy bear-paw ice cream!

Saat hujan mereda, kami berkeliling. Rupanya cuaca tidak menghalangi niat turis mengunjungi Hanok Village, desa tradisional di Jeonju ini memang jadi salah satu atraksi utama di Jeonju. Toko-toko yang menjual souvenirs, snacks dan makanan lain kini dipenuhi pengunjung, sebagian turis berkelilng Hanok Village sambil menggunakan pakaian tradisional Korea, hanbok, menarik melihat warna-warna cerah hanbok membaur dengan pakaian modern.

When the rain stopped, we went around. Apparently the weather did not deter tourists visiting Hanok Village, since this traditional village in Jeonju is indeed to be one of the main attractions in Jeonju. The shops that sell souvenirs, snacks and other foods are now full of visitors, mostly tourists traveled around Hanok Village with a traditional Korean dress, hanbok, it's fascinating to look at the bright colors of hanbok blend with modern clothes.

Yang menarik, saat berkeliling Jeonju Hanok Village, tiba-tiba kami sudah sampai di area ujung dan menemukan bangunan gereja besar dengan gaya Eropa. Jeondong Cathedral dibangun di periode tahun 1908 hingga 1914 dan merupakan gereja Katolik utama di Jeonju. Saat masuk ke area Katedral terasa sangat berbeda, Korean vibes tiba-tiba tergantikan dengan suasana Eropa, karena gaya Eropa ini tidak hanya di bangunan gereja, namun rumah-rumah dan bangunan di sekitar katedral ini.

Interestingly, when traveling around Jeonju Hanok Village, suddenly we had reached the end of the area and found a large church with European style. Jeondong Cathedral was built in the period 1908 to 1914 and is the main Catholic church in Jeonju. When entering the cathedral area, the vibes were totally different, Korean vibes suddenly replaced with a European atmosphere, because this European style could not only be found in church buildings, but also in homes and buildings around the cathedral.

  

Hanbok rent available everywhere in Jeonju Hanok Village

Hanbok squad

Menuju sore hari, kami menyewa hanbok, yeay! Saya memilih warna polos yang ternyata harga sewanya hanya 5000 won (atau Rp. 50 ribu) untuk 2 jam, dan salah satu lokasi paling tepat untuk menikmati suasana (dan foto-foto tentunya) di Jeonju Hanok Village adalah di Gyeonggijion Shrine. Atmosfir bangunan Korea, pepohonan dan bambu menjadi setting yang menarik untuk berkeliling menggunakan hanbok.

In the afternoon, we rented a hanbok, yeay! I chose a plain color and it turned out that the rent is only 5,000 won (or Rp 50 thousand) for 2 hours, and one of the most appropriate locations to enjoy the atmosphere (and to take pictures, of course) in Jeonju Hanok Village is in Gyeonggijion Shrine. The atmosphere of Korean buildings, trees and bamboo become an attractive setting to get around wearing the hanbok.

Usai puas berkeliling, kami mengembalikan hanbok dan bersiap pulang. All the sudden, the sun shine and gave glows into Jeonju Hanok Village. Oh sun, you're kindda bit late, but thanks anyway..

After roaming around, we returned the hanbok and prepared to go home. All of the sudden, the sun shone and gave its glows into Jeonju Hanok Village. Oh sun, you're kinda bit late, but thanks anyway ..

I enjoy a bit of sunset splash before going to the bus, until next time Jeonju Hanok Village!

@marischkaprue - far from princessy attitude but she can dance wearing hanbok ;)

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JEONJU HANOK VILLAGE
29 Eojin-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

GETTING THERE
From SEOUL
By Bus
Dari Gangnam Bus Terminal (Seoul) ke Jeonju (2 jam 40 menit)
Kemudian dari Jeonju Bus Terminal, naik bus nomor 5-1 atau 79, turun di Jeondang Cathedral bus stop (Hanok Village)

By Bus

From Gangnam Bus Terminal (Seoul) to Jeonju (2 hours 40 minutes)

Then from Jeonju Bus Terminal, take bus No. 5-1 or 79, get off at the bus stop of Jeondang Cathedral (Hanok Village)

By Train
Dari Yongsan Station (Seoul) ke Jeonju Station
Kemudian dilanjut dengan bus nomor 12 / 60/ 79/ 109/ 119/ 142/ 508/ 513/ 526/ 542 dan turun di Jeondang Cathedral bus stop

by Train

From Yongsan Station (Seoul) Jeonju Station

Then continued by bus number 12 / 60 / 79 / 109 / 119 / 142 / 508 / 513 / 526 / 542 and get off at the bus stop of Jeondang Cathedral

 
HANBOK RENT PRICE (2 hours)
Female hanbok
Start from 5000 - 10.000 won (untuk hanbok polos tanpa motif)
Start from 15.000 - 20.000 won (hanbok motif)

Male hanbok
Start from 8000 - 10.000 won
Start from15.000 - 20.000 won (king hanbok)

Female hanbok

Start from 5000-10000 won (for plain hanbok without patterns)

Start from 15000-20000 won (patterned hanbok)

Male hanbok

Start from 8000-10000 won

Start from15.000 - 20,000 won (king hanbok)

  ADMISSION FEE
GYEONGGIJION SHRINE
3000 won

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DOZE OF LAUGH: FIRE MAN SEOUL

Awalnya saya mengira Fire Man adalah atraksi seperti fire dance yang biasa kita saksikan di pinggir pantai, namun ternyata selama satu jam saya menikmati hal yang benar-benar berbeda dari yang saya bayangkan. 

At first I thought Fire Man is a fire dance attraction that we often we saw on the beach, but it turned out for an hour, I enjoy things that were completely different than I imagined.

Panggung di Cecil Theatre tidak besar. Penonton memenuhi kursi yang ada dan kami duduk menunggu sambil memperhatikan set yang menggambarkan rumah dan bangunan pemadam kebakaran.

Stage in Theatre Cecil was not huge. Spectators filled the available seats and we sat waiting, watching sets that depict a house and a fire department building.

 

Seorang berpakaian layaknya petugas naik ke panggung. Ia memberikan informasi aturan sederhana saat menyaksikan pertunjukkan, kemudian ia bersiap turun sebelum lampu panggung “menyuruhnya” untuk kembali memperagakan instruksi dalam bahasa yang berbeda, berulang kali, dalam bahasa yang berbeda pula. Di sinilah penonton mulai dihibur, dengan tingkah dan polah yang lucu dari petugas.

Someone dressed just like an officer climbed onto the stage. He provided simple information while watching the show, then he prepared to go down before the stage lights "told" to re-demonstrate the instruction in different languages, repeatedly, in different languages as well. This is where the audience began to be entertained, with attitude and funny doings of the officer.

Fire Man adalah pertunjukkan komedi karakter tentang satu batch pemuda-pemudi yang direkrut menjadi petugas pemadam kebakaran. Dengan karakter masing-masing yang berlainan, setiap tokoh memperlihatkan aksi dan reaksi berbeda di setiap situasi, yang semuanya.. menghibur :)

Fire Man is a character comedy show about a batch of young people recruited as firefighters. With different the characters in the show, each figure shows different action and reaction in every situation, all of them are very entertaining :)

Yang menarik, pemain Fire Man ini semuanya memiliki kemampuan parkour yang dipertunjukkan dalam aksi-aksi pemadam kebakaran: loncat dari lantai atas gedung, melewati rintangan untuk memadamkan api, and more!

Interestingly, all of the Fire Man players have the ability to do parkour in demonstrating firefighting action: jumping from the upper floors of the building, passing hurdles to extinguish the fire, and many more!

Satu jam tidak terasa karena dalam setiap situasi, kami dibuat tertawa oleh tingkah laku karakter yang sangat menghibur. Saya sangat senang melihat betapa pemain sangat masuk dengan karakter mereka, di saat tetap memperlihatkan skill parkour masing-masing.

One hour did not feel long because in every scene, we were made to laugh by the behavior of the characters that were very entertaining. I am very happy to see how players explored their characters, while still showing their parkour skills.

 

This performance got into it’s peak di saat penonton dibuat “masuk” ke dalam adegan dengan “blazing fire stopper,” ring smoke dan semua keseruan yang membuat kami melupakan waktu. Fire Man really entertaining from the beginning until the end. Also, you don’t need to understand Korean languange to enjoy this performance.

This performance got into it’s peak di saat penonton dibuat “masuk” ke dalam adegan dengan “blazing fire stopper,” ring smoke dan semua keseruan yang membuat kami melupakan waktu. Fire Man really entertaining from the beginning until the end. Also, you don’t need to understand Korean languange to enjoy this performance.

So next time you’re in Seoul and you need a doze of laugh, Fire Man is something you gotta watch :)

@marischkaprue – live and laugh

FIRE MAN

Character Comedy Performance

Every:

Monday – Friday 8 PM

Saturday – 3 PM, 6 PM

Sunday & Holiday – 3 PM

CECIL THEATRE

16, Sejon-daero 19 gil

Jung-gu, Seoul

Korea

www.ceciltheatre.com

For age 3+

Ticket price:

40.000 won

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