Outstanding !! Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul !! 광화문 광장 !!

Brand New Gwanghwamun Plaza located in front of the main gate of Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbok Palace).

About the history of this Gwanghwamun Plaza, More than 600 years ago, Gwanghwamun square was considered the venue for government buildings, with the main six government buildings straddling the square. Officials from these buildings gathered at the royal palace to discuss national affairs with the king during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Since then, this area was long considered the heart of Korean politics, and it has witnessed important turning points in Korean history.

As you can see the picture below, that is the overview of the Gwanghwamun Plaza!!

Well, actually I went to the launching ceremony of Gwanghwamun Plaza with my friends ( Thai, Loas, Malaysian, Korean)!! We all really amazed about this Ceremony!! We arrived there around 6pm and I took some Pictures around that area.



Later we saw some water spray around the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin!! So, we curious and run to the statue. Then we saw this. Amazing!! isn't it?


There were a lot of people from nationality and also Korean waiting for the launching ceremony. There were more people than I expected!! ; )


The Stage for the opening ceremony!! It was a huge stage!!


Before launching, there was some performances and comments from celebrity about this ceremony.


This is the Korean Cultural Dance!! It was Great!!


Comments by Korean Star, Rain!! wow!!


There were some flags brought in to the stage and it was a way to invite high ranking or status personal to the ceremony!! What a grand ceremony!!


Since, the event too crowded with People. It female police need to on duty for this event!! It shown Women and Man Equality!! ^_^ Suddenly they launch the Gwanghwamun Plaza!!


So, How is it? it is amazing right? amazed all of us!!



After the launching, we took some pictures with the back ground of the Korea giant Flag!! But did you all see the person that wear Korean traditional cloth? He is the Korean music instrument musician!! I record his play. Let see it!!


Good Performance!! ^_^


This is the Back view of the stage, and you can see the Haechi is a lion-like horned creature, also known as "Haetae," which was selected as Seoul's new symbol in 2008! Cute!



Very Lucky! we met the Korea famous English show artist when we walk around the plaza!! with no doubt we straight away take pictures with here!! hehe ; )


The back view of the statue!! wow!! the fountain!!


Did you all see the big screen at the underground? It is a LCD screen and it was replying the Korea World Cup Match, the match of Korea against Italy.. Korea win the match!! ^_^



WOW!! the Night view of the fountain look far more beautiful and attractive!! hehe Because of this i decided to record it!! here is it!! enjoy!!


We all Impress!! ^_^


This is the picture we took before we all leave.. what a special moment for all of us!! If you visit Korea, do include this place in your schedule.. Nice place to visit!!

About the way to go there, it is easy. From Airport, either you come to Bus Express terminal or Seoul Station, just take subway line 5 and get off at Gwanghwamun station. Follow the underground path linking the station to the plaza. That's the way!! ^_^ Good Luck!!

Feel free to leave some comments!! Thanks!! ^_^

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Ceramic Village In Korea!!

Hi all of my friends there,
Ceramic Village is a place that you must visit if you come to Korea. A place that you shouldn't miss!!

The name of the place is Gyeryeongsan Ceramics Village
The village is located in a narrow valley between Yuseong in Daejeon and Gongju. The valley is heavy with trees and has a small creek that runs from the mountains to the highway. The mountain towers over the valley with craggy walls rising steeply toward the sky.

Turn left off provincial highway 32 at the set first set of traffic lights coming from Daejeon after the turn off to Donghaksa, about 1km. Look for a sign that points toward Sangsin-ri and head 3km into the valley. As you come to the end of the valley, keep to the right and follow the stream past Seong-bul Hermitage (성불암).
This is the way go to the Ceramic village.


In the ceramic village, there are a lot of flowers and trees make us feel so relax.
I like the country side environment.


We really in the country side.. really nice to look around..





All of the pictures that show above are the products that they have made.. all of it so beautiful and also artistic!!


And these are the rings that made from ceramic.. amazing, right? haha


Here are some of my ASEAN friends, we took pictures together.. ^^


Do you see the bicycle on the roof of the building? This is the building that we going to enter and to make and design our own pottery inside.. Interesting!!


And we took some pictures inside the building.. we all are photoholic!! ^^


This is the place that we going to shape our pottery with two of the spinning tools.



Before we start, two of the teachers in the ceramic village do some demostration before we start to do by our-self!! haha exciting!!


Then again took a picture with others ASEAN and chinese firends.. ; )


My Loas friend, Tick made a bird.. really nice.

This is my pottery making video, haha, not skillful enough to make a good one..
But Nice experienced!! ; )


The pottery that i pointing is mine product, and got my name on the surface of the pottery!! The pottery Looking good!! ; )


The entrance of the building, me and indonesian Chinese friend..


He is the manager of this Ceramic Village!! Nice looking guy!! ; )



Me with pottery maker, they look like brother. Maybe they are brother. ; )


Actually this visit participated by 20 ASEAN students, Chinese students and Japanese students. All of us make and design a pottery our-self. Really a nice experienced for all of us!! This is the picture with all of the students, officers and the pottery makers.. ; )


I took this from the bus, they waving to us when we leave the Ceramic village..

Hope able i come here to make it again for SOMEONE THAT SO SPECIAL!! ; )

As for more information regarding the ceramic village in Korea, you all can make some comments to ask me.
Feel free to leave some comments. ; ) ^_^ ; )

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