Learn Traditional Korean Prenatal Care with Sewing and Lullabies
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For soon-to-be moms and dads, prenatal care can become an overwhelming endeavor with barrages of information on nutrition, books, places to go and exercises for the care of unborn babies. It can all become very costly in terms of both time and money. But for centuries, new parents have relied on the simple wisdom preserved and handed down from generation to generation.
This week, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is offering an opportunity for soon-to-be moms and dads to learn traditional Korean prenatal care with a special class at the Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music. The class, called "Sewing with Our Own Folk Sound," will teach participants the craft of making a baby mobile and familiarize them with various lullabies originating from different regions in Korea.
The once-a-day lesson will open every Friday from this week until May 26, with no more than 10 participants at a time. Participants will learn to sing one of the most famous lullabies known from Korea's folklore and to make the country's traditionally popular mobile for babies. While listening to the music, they will also get to test their dexterity in handling needle and thread.
The museum will also be hosting a special exhibition on Children's Day on May 5, with free admission. The exhibition will feature programs for to-be moms and dads using Korea's cultural heritage and activities.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government hopes that the special class will help soon-to-be moms and dads learn the traditional Korean prenatal care and pass it down to their children. With the help of the museum, participants will be able to appreciate the country's folkloric songs and create programs for their own children using Korean cultural heritage.
