Fermentation as a whole is a process almost as old as humans. Though it does seem like it gets more attention nowadays because of recent studies highlighting its beneficial effects, products made from fermentation like wine, cheese or yogurt definitely don’t need any more introduction. But what about Korean fermentation? Besides Kimchi, how well do you know about the wonderful world of fermentation?

Surpassing even the K-drama craze or the K-pop wave, K-food as we call it is receiving much more love than just a passing trend. Korean restaurants opening in not only capitals but smaller cities around the globe, Korean Chefs dominating the popularity polls even among foreigners not having stepped a foot in South Korea, the rise of Korean cuisine courses. All of these are proof of a new page for Korea’s soft power.

But for every Korean food lover, how many of them are true connoisseurs of what makes Korean cuisine what it is today? For a lot of Koreans, the base of Korean cuisine is all about Jang (장). Whether they get to use traditional, homemade ones or manufactured ones, the Doenjang (된장), Gochujang (고추장) and Ganjang (간장) are still an irreplaceable part of people’s diets. And even if foreigners do get the importance of those sauces, most of the time, we lack the emotional implication and education about it.

So, what would you say about starting from scratch and learning with masters of their craft? Seoul Hobbi is here to help you learn about all that all the while creating strong links with other foreigners living in Seoul!

From experience on working on making the vessel of a lot of the fermentation products, Onggi (옹기), to understanding the importance of Jeotgal (젓갈) in so many recipes, while stopping at restaurants that serve traditional dishes, this new tour is about fermentation but also about Korean people. The dedication behind those who want to keep the traditions alive are what made us want to bring to light the process of fermentation.

As a travel agency, we took a few things in consideration while making this new tour:

• For people working during the weekdays, the option to choose between taking part of the entirety of the 2-day tour or only participating in one day, a more flexible option;

• Shaping this tour around places that you would be able to revisit: all in all, we realized that for people living here permanently or for at least some time, finding familiar places are what made us feel like belonging here. Even better if you get to learn things every time you visit!

• More than activities, community: for those living in Seoul, far from home, there might be a time where one needs a little help fitting in. We hope our clients will always find their own peace spending time with us.

An outside-of-Seoul 4 (or 5) day tour in the region of Jeolla-do is also disponible, for those who would want to escape crowded Seoul, but also for those who wish to discover more of Korea’s countryside! Among what awaits you, Hanok-style lodgings, a festival of Jang (장), a temple stay with an unforgivable lesson on temple food or even a workshop on Korean’s almost forgot fermented tea Doncha (돈차) and much more!

For a quick story, our tour was made with one more thing in mind, the traditional Korean folk dance Ganggangsulle! Circling different cities in the Jeolla-do region while connecting people: that’s the spirit!

If you’d like to know more about this tour, or if you have any inquiry: info@seoulhobbi.com

We can’t wait to meet you!

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