Seongbuk-gu Stay-at-Home Life 'Doldoldol, Nuegochi' Huge Hit

Seongbuk-gu's Online Experience Program 'Doldoldol, Nuegochi' for a 'Joyful Stay-at-Home Life' Gains Popularity...Seongbuk Seonjam Museum's Popular Program 'Nuegochi Silk Thread Pulling Experience' Goes Virtual

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) is creating a sensation with its online experience program "Doldoldol, Nuegochi" designed for an enjoyable stay-at-home life.

"Doldoldol, Nuegochi" is an online non-face-to-face educational version of the popular program "Nuegochi Silppokgi Experience" at the Seongbuk Seonjam Museum, adapted to comply with social distancing measures.

This masterpiece was carefully developed by Seongbuk-gu to revitalize residents who are fatigued by prolonged social distancing and to provide opportunities to experience traditional culture.

On June 23, Seongbuk-gu accepted applications for "Doldoldol, Nuegochi" from the first 160 applicants, and it was fully booked within a day.

Originally planning to accept applications until July 9, Seongbuk-gu confirmed the high demand from residents for enjoyable stay-at-home activities due to the unexpected popularity and is preparing various programs.

In response to the overwhelming requests for the "Doldoldol, Nuegochi" experience program, Seongbuk-gu quickly prepared a second experience program and expanded the number of participants to 200.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from July 21 on the Seongbuk Seonjam Museum website. Upon payment of a small participation fee, participants will receive a "Nuegochi Silppokgi" kit by delivery and can easily enjoy the experience at home by following the instructional video.

The experience kit includes 3 silkworm cocoons, a mini spinning wheel, an art cocoon for Nuegochi, gardenia for dyeing, and a self-guide. Participants can learn about the life cycle of silkworms?from feeding on mulberry leaves to becoming cocoons and transforming into silkworm moths?through an ecological experience at home, and even try reeling silk thread from the cocoons. It also offers learning about traditional clothing culture related to silk, including royal court costumes, accessories, and hanbok, which has attracted enthusiastic parents eager for educational opportunities for their children.

The Seongbuk Seonjam Museum, opened in April 2018 at 96 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, was established to promote the Seonjamdan (currently under excavation), where queens of past dynasties prayed to the silkworm deity for a bountiful silkworm harvest.

Through special exhibitions related to silk and clothing culture, as well as various educational and experience programs, the museum highlights the historical value of clothing culture and daily life during the Joseon Dynasty.

For more details and inquiries, please refer to the Seongbuk Seonjam Museum by phone or visit their website.

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