1 of 2 | The National Museum of Korea’s “Our Table” exhibition explores about 3,000 years of Korean food culture through archaeological objects, paintings and historical documents. Photo by Asia Today
June 30 (Asia Today) -- "Have you eaten?"
The National Museum of Korea's new special exhibition, "Our Table," begins with a familiar Korean greeting that reflects the central role food plays in everyday life and personal relationships.
The exhibition invites visitors to consider how an ordinary meal represents a record of culture and daily life stretching back about 3,000 years. Archaeological objects, historical documents, paintings and folk materials trace how Koreans have grown, prepared and shared food over the centuries.
"Our Table," which opens Wednesday and runs through Oct. 25, is the museum's first special exhibition offering a comprehensive examination of Korean food culture.
