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Seoul Says Celebrate Here

Where: Seoul, Korea
December 8, 2008 at 9:00 AM | by amandak | 2 Comments

When we plan a Christmas getaway, Seoul isn't the first destination that springs to mind, but the South Korean tourism peeps are telling us it should be.

About 15 percent of Koreans are Christian--and with 60 percent saying they don't belong to any religion at all, that's a fair chunk of believers--so the whole Christmas thing doesn't get ignored like it would in neighboring Asian countries.

On the contrary: There's plenty of Christmas shopping to be done at the big Seoul malls like Lotte World, you can skate on the outdoor ice rink that opens December 12 and at night you can admire the "Lucevista" street lights through the city center.

But the weirdest bit is Piano Street. In true Korean techno-geek style they're installing a road-sized piano keyboard and while you stroll around admiring the Christmas lights, your feet will be playing a tune--just like in "Big!"

Related Stories:
· Korea Sparkling [Official Site]
· Christmas Alternatives coverage [Jaunted]
· Seoul Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: wish I had an SLR]

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  1. JetSetCD

    Jaunted Member

    omg

    Want to go! YES! I'm a sucker for gigantic techno displays too. And I love Seoul. Btw, Seoulites will use ANY excuse to shop.
    December 8, 2008 at 1:27 PM
  1. amandak

    Jaunted Member

    shopping in seoul

    i guess you're right that Seoulites will shop til the drop, judging by all the designer gear (clothes and electronics) that my Korean students arrive in Australia with.
    December 9, 2008 at 4:21 AM

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