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A date with a touch of North Korea.

These dates at home draw on documented cultural references. They do not suggest independent visits or access to places in North Korea.

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4 plans you can actually try.

Use the country as inspiration. Check local opening hours and make a plan together.

Combine two local ideas

Choose a combination. Are both ideas out of the question? Find places close to each other or spread the two ideas over two days.

Look around and make something

  1. Arirang in two versions

    Listen to two recordings of Arirang and compare how the voice, tempo and instruments give the same song a different mood.

  2. Korean traditional dress in pictures

    Look at documented images of traditional clothing from North Korea and each design your own colour palette on paper for a festive outfit.

Try two new things

  1. Pyongyang cold noodles at home

    Read about Pyongyang raengmyon and make cold buckwheat noodles together at home with toppings you can find.

  2. Arirang in two versions

    Listen to two recordings of Arirang and compare how the voice, tempo and instruments give the same song a different mood.

Things to do together anywhere

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You can also try these ideas in North Korea. Choose a place that suits you and check what is available locally.

Indoors
ALSO FUN HERE The same hour of radioBoth listen to the same program and call each other afterward.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Just dessertSkip the long dinner and meet for just one dessert.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE One small plate to shareOrder one small dish to share and let conversation fill the rest of the evening.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Karaoke duetChoose a song together that you both feel brave enough to sing.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Dream weekend collageCut pictures out of old magazines and create an imaginary weekend together.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Blind tasting at homeSet out three everyday snacks and try to guess the flavors with your eyes closed.View the idea
Outdoors
ALSO FUN HERE Concert on the grassFind an outdoor concert and listen from somewhere you can sit comfortably.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE One-page outdoor reading clubEach bring a short text and read your favourite sentences aloud outdoors.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Park picnicEach bring something you enjoy sharing and find a quiet spot in the park.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Sketching outdoors togetherBring paper and each draw the same view in ten minutes.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Street art treasure huntFind three murals or other public artworks in your neighborhood together.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Show the other person around your neighbourhoodTake each other on a short video call around one favourite place.View the idea
Indoors or outdoors
ALSO FUN HERE Compare oliebollenIn winter, try two oliebollen from different places.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Ice cream flavor juryTry two different ice cream flavors together and give each your own rating.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Jazz nightListen to a jazz performance together or put together a set of three tracks at home.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Digital postcard chainSend each other three photos that together tell a mini story of your day.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Stained glass huntFind three stained-glass windows and compare their colors in daylight.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Coffee with time to lingerAgree on half an hour to start with and see whether you'd like another stroll.View the idea
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