Salam, Hijab
This exhibition shows cultural differences derived from religion and encourages the audience to understand the lives of people living with different values and ideas.
- DateDec. 14 (Thu), 2023–Apr. 21(Sun), 2024
- Time(Tue–Sun) 10 AM – 6 PM
(Wed & Sat) 10 AM – 8 PM
* Closed on Mondays - PlaceSpecial Exhibition Hall 2
- Age LimitAll ages
- Price Free
- TicketFree admission
- Contact+82-1899-5566
About
ACC Asia Culture Museum Special Exhibition
<Salam, Hijab> is an exhibition that introduces the culture of Islam, one of the three major religions of the world.
When people commonly think of Islam, they often associate it with the Middle East and Arab culture. However, the majority of Muslims are actually distributed all across Asia.
The Asia Culture Museum, which continues to conduct ongoing research on Asian cultures, introduces the hijab, the most iconic attire in Muslim clothing culture.
The hijab, which is worn by Muslim women to cover their hair, is known by various names such as chador, niqab, and burqa, each with different forms.
We hope that this exhibition serves as an opportunity for understanding the cultural significance of the hijab and the values and perspectives of people who live with different beliefs, allowing us to view them with an open mind.
When people commonly think of Islam, they often associate it with the Middle East and Arab culture. However, the majority of Muslims are actually distributed all across Asia.
The Asia Culture Museum, which continues to conduct ongoing research on Asian cultures, introduces the hijab, the most iconic attire in Muslim clothing culture.
The hijab, which is worn by Muslim women to cover their hair, is known by various names such as chador, niqab, and burqa, each with different forms.
We hope that this exhibition serves as an opportunity for understanding the cultural significance of the hijab and the values and perspectives of people who live with different beliefs, allowing us to view them with an open mind.
* Salam: Salam, which has the same etymology as “shalom,” means peace.
Program
Quran
The Quran is derived from the Arabic verb “qura`a,” meaning “to read” or “to recite.” It is composed of 114 surahs (chapters) and consists of 6,342 ayahs (verses). The Quran is a book that records the revelations received by the Islamic prophet Muhammad from God. All believers are encouraged to memorize and recite the Quran in Arabic as part of their worship. The Quran describes the modest attitude and dress required for both Muslim men and women as follows.
The Hijab in the Quran
Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their chastity. That is purer for them. Surely Allah is all-aware of what they do. (Surah An-Nur, 24:30)
O Prophet, enjoin your wives and your daughters and the believing women, to draw a part of their outer coverings around them. It is likelier that they will be recognized and not molested. (Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:59)
And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their chastity, and not to reveal their adornments except what normally appears. Let them draw their veils over their chests, and not reveal their hidden adornments except to their husbands, their fathers, their fathers-in-law, their sons, their stepsons, their brothers, their brothers’ sons or sisters’ sons, their fellow women, those bondwomen in their possession, male attendants with no desire, or children who are still unaware of women’s nakedness. (Surah An-Nur, 24:31)
The World of Hijab
The veil worn by Muslim women on their heads is called by various names depending on the country and culture. It is commonly referred to as “hijab” in general, which is derived from the Arabic word “hijaba,” meaning “to cover.”
Due to the harsh environment of the Arabian Peninsula, the birthplace of Islam, a culture of clothing developed to protect oneself from the scorching sun. The regional custom of hijab, which was prevalent in the area, underwent religious reinterpretation as Islam was institutionalized and the wearing of hijab was mentioned in the Quran. The hijab is classified into different types such as chador, niqab, and burqa, based on factors like the degree of facial exposure, the length of the fabric, and accompanying clothing.
Due to the harsh environment of the Arabian Peninsula, the birthplace of Islam, a culture of clothing developed to protect oneself from the scorching sun. The regional custom of hijab, which was prevalent in the area, underwent religious reinterpretation as Islam was institutionalized and the wearing of hijab was mentioned in the Quran. The hijab is classified into different types such as chador, niqab, and burqa, based on factors like the degree of facial exposure, the length of the fabric, and accompanying clothing.
Exhibition-linked Events
Hijab Personal Color Workshop
- DateDec. 14 (Thu), 2023 3 PM
- LocationAsia Cultural Museum Information Center, M2 Rest Area (in front of Exhibition Hall 2)
- ApplicationScheduled for Dec. 8 (Fri) at 10 AMView details +
Modestudio Choi Yoon-sun, Designer
- Collaborating with an Indonesian brand on personal color analysis
- Hosted the Samsung Securities Color Analysis event in 2023
- Conducted personal color analysis at the 2023 Independence Festival at Seodaemun Prison History Hall
- Conducted a lecture and personal color analysis at the 2023 Seoul Women Up Fair
- Hosted the first-ever Korean Modist Fashion Show at the 2023 Salam Seoul event
- Hosted a designer talk show at Salam Seoul
- Salam Seoul Advisory Council
- Development of Muslim Personal Color Analysis and Hijab Personal Color Consultant (First-ever Hijab Personal Color Consultant)
- Held the first-ever Korean fashion show at Muffest, the largest Muslim fashion show in Jakarta, Indonesia
- Held a collaborative fashion show between Korean fashion and Indonesian Muslim designer fashion
- Invitational fashion show, lecture, and talk show for Ramadan in Indonesia
- Charity fashion show by the Lions Club in Indonesia
- Invitational fashion show in Jakarta, Indonesia by Parksons
- K-pop judge in Jakarta, Indonesia
- Lecture and global fashion show at the Indonesia Modest Fashion Week
- Major in Islamic Fashion at an Islamic Fashion School in Indonesia
- Object Design at the University of Sydney in Australia
Place Info.
ACC Archive&Research, Special Exhibition Hall 2
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