Gyeongsan's Spring: A Humanities Healing Journey Blossoming with Tea Ceremonies and Double Cherry Blossoms

Learning Traditional Etiquette Through Family Tea Ceremony at Samsunghyeon History and Culture Center
Double Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Mid-April at Hwansangsa in Hayang Highlight Local Tour Course

Gyeongsan City in North Gyeongsang Province is ushering in the fullness of spring with a variety of humanities healing programs that offer citizens the fragrance of traditional culture alongside the beauty of nature.

On April 11, a tea ceremony experience filled the seminar room of the Samsunghyeon History and Culture Center with the scent of tea, drawing around 30 family participants and achieving great success.

On the 11th, a tea ceremony experience was held in the seminar room of the Samseonghyeon History and Culture Center. Provided by Gyeongsan City

This program was designed to allow citizens to directly experience Korea's traditional tea culture in their daily lives, helping them appreciate the values of consideration and relaxation.

Under the guidance of Kim Miok, Director of Hanseol Tea Culture Institute, participants learned tea ceremony etiquette as well as how to brew and share tea. Children who attended with their parents also took the etiquette lessons seriously, creating a warm atmosphere at the scene.

After the tea ceremony, participants attended a special exhibition commemorating the spirit of Samsunghyeon, adding an educational dimension to the experience.

While the fragrance of traditional culture filled the history and culture center, vibrant light pink double cherry blossoms are now awaiting spring visitors at Hwansangsa in Hayang-eup.

Light pink double cherry blossoms blooming at Hwansungsa Temple in Hayang-eup. Provided by Gyeongsan City

Blooming later and more abundantly than regular cherry blossoms, these double cherry blossoms create a spectacular view every mid-April, stretching from the entrance to the grounds of Hwansangsa.

To cater to the needs of busy modern people, the Gyeongsan Culture and Tourism Foundation has suggested the "Double Cherry Blossom Healing 0.5 Gyeongsan Tour Course," connecting Hwansangsa with other local attractions.

This course begins with a tour of the double cherry blossoms at Hwansangsa, followed by a visit to a local restaurant specializing in glutinous rice hand-cut sujebi, and then an exploration of Hayang Muhakro Church—designed by architect Seung Hyo-sang—and the Dabangg Mulbyeot café.

In addition to the tea ceremony and the double cherry blossom course, Gyeongsan City is meeting citizens' cultural needs year-round by operating a variety of educational and experiential programs, such as the Samsunghyeon Humanities & Arts College and off-campus history storytelling sessions.

A Gyeongsan City official expressed hope that citizens would be able to recharge both body and mind through the tea ceremony and the double cherry blossom tour, which combine traditional etiquette with the enjoyment of natural beauty. The official also stated that the city will continue to develop customized content that integrates Gyeongsan’s unique history and natural resources.

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