The Incheon International Airport Traditional Culture Workshops are exhibition areas where traditional Korean culture experience programs have been prepared for people awaiting flights departing for the Americas, Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, or for travelers waiting for connecting flights. Currently, there are two programs available in the exhibition areas, made available for all travelers using the third floor departure area.
Participants will be able to learn how to make jewelry boxes out of traditional hanji (traditional Korean paper) or make cell phone straps with traditional sewing techniques that were used to make clothing and accessories. Even if you lack the skilled hands needed for crafts, anyone can follow the simple instructions provided in English, Japanese, and Chinese, and have fun at the workshops. Aside from these programs, there are special experiences that are prepared for visitors every 3 to 4 months, such as drawing traditional patterns, coloring traditional Korean fans, and making small purses by using traditional knotting techniques.
You can also take a look at the traditional arts and crafts that are put on display in the exhibition areas as well. There are two Traditional Culture Workshops located at the Incheon International Airport in both the East and West Wing.
The East Wing’s is located on the third floor departure area, only 5m away from Gate 24 next to the sign. The West Wing’s is located on the third floor departure area, about 5m in front of Gate 40 across from the coffee shop.
The Traditional Culture Workshops and traditional craftworks exhibition are provided free of charge for all interested guests. The craftworks exhibition is located diagonally across from the fourth floor departure area convenience facility, and is open 24 hours a day. Also, if you visit between the hours of 10am and 6pm from Monday to Friday, English guides will be available for your added convenience. At present, the exhibition is showcased under the theme , presenting over 70 arts and crafts including traditional Korean ceramic ware, clothing, various accessories, and other traditional cultural arts made by skilled artisans.