Author: Claire
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3:52 am, Seoul Station
Not too long ago, I took a day-trip up to Seoul. Seoul is nearly 300km from Daegu, so it’s a fairly long way to go just for the day. In Korea, in fact, it’s almost clear across the country. It was worth it to see a old friend I haven’t seen for ages and who…
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A village out of time
My travel-partner tells me this is a moment she will never forget. ‘She’s right,’ I think. We’re sitting on a bench, under twisted, Korean pine trees, the a sky full of stars, watching the Nakdong river meander past Buyongdae Cliff. The night is perfectly still except for our laughter and the calls of night birds.…
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Glorious music, exquisite voices, passionate dances and a set that almost stole the show
The 33rd Periodical Performance of the Daegu City Opera was a triumph of art. As seems to be the norm with shows in Korea, or perhaps just those I have been lucky enough to attend, this production was big. As well as the Daegu City Opera, the production of G Verdi’s La Traviata showcased the…