Summer heat can't cool tourists' hanbok enthusiasm
Giosue, a 29-year-old Italian tourist, felt the fabric of his rented hanbok, Korea's traditional dress, clinging to his skin on a Sunday afternoon. Even with the temperature close to 30 degrees Celsius, the long top and bottom could not deter him from wearing it. “It sticks to you and it's getting more hot,” Giosue told The Korea Times. “But I think it's worth it. It's fun and kind of a special…
On a Sunday afternoon, despite the temperature nearing 30 degrees Celsius, Italian tourist Giosue insisted on wearing a rented hanbok, Korea's traditional attire. He acknowledged it was both hot and clinging to his skin, but found the experience enjoyable and uniquely Korean. The weekend witnessed a slight respite from the heat wave that had peaked Friday, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius.
However, the peak perceived temperature for the day in Seoul was still 32.4 degrees Celsius by 3 p.m., making hanbok an impractical choice for most Koreans. Even so, Gyeongbok Palace and its surrounding streets were still bustling with foreign tourists donning hanboks, captivated by the opportunity to immerse themselves in Korean culture.
Monterrey, Mexico-based Liz, 29, also joined the trend, expressing fascination with the distinct way Koreans wear hanbok.
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