Audio guide introduction: 1 minute 48 seconds
In the early years, Korean restaurants were only concentrated on Kimberly Street, but now there are many Korean restaurants on Kimberly Road. The more famous one is - the master chartered bus. Many people stood in line at the door to try the kebabs hanging from the ceiling.
Before there were many Korean restaurants, Kimberly Road was actually a famous wedding street in the early years. In the 1980s and 1990s, couples planning their weddings would come to Kimberly Road for a walk. Although there are still a few bridal shops operating upstairs, most of the wedding-related shops are already concentrated in the nearby Bailey Shopping Mall. Speaking of weddings, Korean weddings also have some interesting rituals. After the couple gets engaged, first the groom will send a "box (함)" to the bride's home before the wedding, called "납폐". The preparations start about a week before. It is an important ceremony and symbol of Korean traditional weddings. A beautiful future for the newlyweds, the "box" should never be placed on the ground until it enters the bride's house. The important role of delivering the "box" is played by a friend of the boyfriend who has given birth to a son, is happily married, and has a good personality. He carries the box and shouts "Please buy a box (함사세요)" along the street, making the whole village happy. Everyone knows about happy events. When arriving at the woman's house, the woman will prepare gifts such as wine and money bags to offer them. The man's friends will bargain deliberately to heat up the atmosphere and let the whole village be tainted by the beauty of the wedding. Finally, they will give away this gift-filled bag. The box represents the official consent of the two families to their marriage.