Travel Korea Series EP 7: "Participating in Korean Festivals and Events"

Today’s episode is all about experiencing Korean festivals and events.”

Asking About Events:

'행사가 어디에서 열리나요?' (Haengsaga eodieseo yeollinayo?) – Where is the event being held?
'입장료가 얼마인가요?' (Ipjangnyoga eolma-ingayo?) – How much is the admission fee?

Participating in Festivals:

'이 한복을 입어 봐도 될까요?' (I hanbogeul ibeo bwado doelkkayo?) – Can I try on this hanbok?
'사진 찍어도 되나요?' (Sajin jjigeodo doenayo?) – Can I take pictures?

At Performances:

'공연은 몇 시에 시작하나요?' (Gongyeoneun myeot sie sijakhanayo?) – What time does the performance start?
'좌석이 어디에 있나요?' (Jwaseogi eodie innayo?) – Where is my seat?

Scenario 1: Asking About a Festival

You:
행사가 어디에서 열리나요? (Haengsaga eodieseo yeollinayo?) – Where is the event being held?

Staff:
남산 공원에서 열리고 있습니다. (Namsan gongwoneseo yeolligo itseumnida.) – It’s being held at Namsan Park.

You:
입장료가 얼마인가요? (Ipjangnyoga eolma-ingayo?) – How much is the admission fee?

Staff:
무료입니다. (Muryo-imnida.) – It’s free.

Scenario 2: Renting and Trying on Hanbok

You:
이 한복을 입어 봐도 될까요? (I hanbogeul ibeo bwado doelkkayo?) – Can I try on this hanbok?

Staff:
네, 탈의실에서 입으시면 됩니다. (Ne, taluisileseo ibeusimyeon doemnida.) – Yes, you can try it on in the fitting room.

Scenario 3: Watching a Performance

You:
공연은 몇 시에 시작하나요? (Gongyeoneun myeot sie sijakhanayo?) – What time does the performance start?

Staff:
오후 7시에 시작합니다. (Ohu ilgop sie sijakhamnida.) – It starts at 7 PM.

You:
감사합니다. 좌석이 어디에 있나요? (Gamsahamnida. Jwaseogi eodie innayo?) – Thank you. Where is my seat?

Staff:
이 티켓에 적힌 번호를 따라가시면 됩니다. (I tiket-e jeokhin beonhoreul ttaragasimyeon doemnida.) – Follow the number written on this ticket.

“Excellent work today! Thank you. See you next time! Goodbye!”

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