Post: Maple Time

In Korean traditional culture, including ancestral rituals (Charye 차례), certain fruits, including dried persimmons, can be used as offerings during memorial ceremonies for ancestors. These offerings symbolize respect, gratitude, and a wish for abundance. Dried persimmons, with their sweet and rich flavor, may be included as a part of the ritual to honor and express reverence for ancestors in a symbolic way. The specific items used in ancestral rites can vary based on regional customs and family traditions.

If you want to touch (visually, of course) the past eras, our second stop, just a couple of kilometers from Pangude, will allow you to see writings from the same era, but at a distance of one meter from the viewer.

The 'Mulle' season refers to the flowering period of Muhlenbergia capillary (or pulpum; as soon as it is not called in Russian; in Korean the name sounds like 'Pinhy Mulle'). This magical time usually occurs in the fall, around the end of September - beginning of October, and lasts until mid-late November. The landscape transforms into a fairy-tale spectacle as delicate, feathery inflorescences sway gracefully in the wind. 'Mulle' season has become a popular phenomenon, attracting nature lovers and photographers captivated by the alien beauty of this magical herb.

Relaxed atmosphere, coffee shops and cats, the opportunity to dress up in traditional Korean costumes, or, for example, in a school uniform from the first half of the 20th century... We are in no hurry!

Feel the magic of the night in Busan's iconic Haeundae area! Haeundae comes alive after sunset. Explore the vibrant night markets, enjoy local delicacies or simply stroll along the moonlit path along the stunning beach.