GG-friend Question: Yuna from Ginue((Incheon, seoul, Changwon, Korea) to Bhutan, Bulgaria, Ecuador, and Senegal

Hi, I'm Yuna. I am very interested in the culture of Bhutan, Bulgaria, Ecuador, and Senegal, and I would be very happy to make friends through these various cultures. So I want to give my friends in this country a traditional Korean dress, Hanbok.

This is what hanbok looks like! I have a few questions I want to ask to give you hanbok as a gift.

<Bhutan>

1. In Bhutan, traditional clothing like the gho and kira is very important. How do you feel about wearing traditional clothing from other countries, like Korea’s hanbok?

2. In Bhutan, we have a strong cultural identity with our traditional dress. What do you think about the cultural significance of traditional clothing, like Korea’s hanbok?

3. In Bhutan, we wear our traditional clothing every day. Would you wear a hanbok regularly, or would it be something special for certain occasions?

4. Do you think there are any similarities between the way we value our traditional clothing in Bhutan and how Koreans view the hanbok?

5. Just like in Bhutan where people wear traditional clothing to show their identity, do you think wearing a hanbok would help someone feel closer to Korean culture?

<Bulgaria>

1. In Bulgaria, traditional clothing is often connected to cultural identity and history. How would you feel about wearing traditional clothing from another country, like Korea’s hanbok?

2. In Bulgaria, we have traditional costumes that are worn during festivals and special occasions. What do you think about the cultural significance of wearing traditional clothing, such as Korea’s hanbok?

3. In Bulgaria, traditional clothing is usually reserved for celebrations and ceremonies. Would you consider wearing a hanbok for special occasions, or do you think it could be something you’d enjoy wearing in daily life?

4. Do you think there are any similarities between how Bulgarians value their traditional clothing and how Koreans view the hanbok?

5. Just as wearing traditional Bulgarian costumes can foster a connection to Bulgarian culture, do you think wearing a hanbok could help someone feel closer to Korean culture?

6. In Bulgaria, are there any customs or etiquette around giving clothing as a gift? Is there anything I should be mindful of when gifting a hanbok?

<Ecuador>

1. In Ecuador, traditional clothing like the poncho or pollera often reflects cultural identity and heritage. How would you feel about wearing traditional clothing from another country, such as Korea’s hanbok?

2. Traditional clothing in Ecuador is usually associated with specific regions or communities. What do you think about the cultural significance of wearing traditional clothing, such as Korea’s hanbok?

3. In Ecuador, are there any specific customs or traditions related to giving clothing as a gift? Is there anything I should be careful about when giving a hanbok?

<Senegal>

1. In Senegal, traditional clothing like boubou and batik is an important part of cultural identity. How would you feel about wearing traditional clothing from another country, such as Korea’s hanbok?

2. In Senegal, what does it mean to give clothing as a gift? Is there any custom or etiquette I should be mindful of when giving a hanbok as a gift?

3. Senegalese traditional clothing is known for its vibrant colors and patterns. How do you feel about the design and colors of the hanbok?