Korean Class: Hanbok Making Activity

Because my friend Carlo updated his blog, I feel obliged to do the same lol. On Feb 13th of 2012, we had a very fun class activity in our Korean Class. We made Hanbok.  Pic overload. 

 Hanbok (South Korea) or Chosŏn-ot (North Korea) is the traditional Korean dress. It is often characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets. Although the term literally means "Korean clothing", hanbok today often refers specifically to hanbok of Joseon Dynasty and is worn as semi-formal or formal wear during traditional festivals and celebrations. The modern hanbok does not exactly follow the actual style as worn in Joseon dynasty since it went through some major changes during the 20th century for practical reasons. Wikipedia.

 

And that is SNSD in the upper left. 

Dee seonsaengnim told us to bring different colors of Japanese Paper for our Hanbok making activity. It was fun because as a fan of TVXQ! of course, I was also exposed to the Korean culture in some way. However, I do not really know that much about Hanboks. Although it wasn't discussed how to make a hanbok properly, we tried to do our best to make a replica of the picture that was given to us. :D 

 

We started to cut the Japanese papers to a length appropriate for the "skirt". 

 

Theresa was in charge of the scotch tape (or the tape, however you call that in English)

 

Because of the limited resources that we have, lol, we had a half-baked Hanbok (quoting Carlo for this haha!) for our model. We started making the skirt then the upper garment. 

 

Our model was Shiela, assisted by Myra and Lady Lee.

 

Look at those tapes taped in her uniform. :) We had to put many of it to secure the material from falling off.

 

Our hardworking stylist unnies, lol, doing the sleeves. =)

 

So serious! Btw, if you're looking for me I'm the photographer.

 I did the documentation. Haha~

 

I also did Shiela's hairstyle. Photographer/Stylist unnie too~

 

Honestly, I am not very good of a hair stylist lol. I simply combed her hair 

and tied it in a semi ponytail with Theresa lending a helping hand.

 

The other groups were busy as well. Louvee as their model.

 

Make-up~

 

Suzanne was the representative in the other group. G$ represent! ♥

 Meshiel and her PAs. =)) Osm job done in there with their design and all.

They even have petal/snowflake like details! What is ozm?

 

Alvin's group~ :) 

 

Glazalle as the model. ^^

 

Before I reveal our finished products lol, here are the criteria for judging. 

 

Tadda~

 

Our model~ kyahhhhh so prettyy right? For a moment there I thought she was a real Korean princess. Char-char lang gud. lol. Love your own. =)) But really, our group did a good job. ^^

L-R: Theresa, Me, Lady, Shiela, Myra and Carlo

Our production Staff! 

L-R: Apple, Beth, Cathy, Louvee, Shiela, Theresa, Myra, Carlo, Lady and Aizzel
Bottom: Charmaigne and McLin

Production Staff 2.0 combined~ Louvee's chopsticks-hair accessory was epic in all sorts!

L-R: Jacky, Hanecca, Charmaine, Meshiel, Fatima Mae, Fatima and Jessa

 Meshiel's debut themed hanbok and her production staff :)

L-R: Aizzel, Sam, Suzanne, Rowena, Anna and Kathleen

Suzanne's off shoulder hanbok and group~

L-R: Alvin, Giezl, Jeelian, Glazalle, Florence and Rio

 Glazalle's Japanese inspired hanbok(?) and production staff~

 With our Dee seonsaengnim. I think Shiela's got the closest replica of a hanbok lol. =))

Kimchiiiii~ 

I don't know who won as the best dressed among our models. One thing's for sure though, we all had fun making the hanbok using Japanese papers and somehow, we got to show the Arts-y sides of us. It was fun because we all took part in the process: from choosing which style of hanbok we will be making, to who will be our model, the cutting and pasting process was sure fun! And to be able to say, "Hey~ This is our work, we enjoyed it and we loved it!" It was definitely worth it. I think we all were winners already. :) 

Bonus? Haha!

 Because our representative needs a recognition! Nyahaha~ G$ represent! ♥ 

Because the semester will end this month, I will really miss this class. It was really fun and all. We even got the chance to meet with Korean people studying English here in Cebu and all, ahhh. My heart. *wipes invisible tears* Final exams for this semester will commence on Monday next week and as a culminating activity for our Korean Class, we will  be going out of the campus and try eating Korean food! Although Korean food isn't something new to me because I've eaten a few dishes, I still can't wait for Monday! Of course, I shall make a blog post of it. Please do look forward! 

 Toodles!