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Jongmyo Shrine was built by Lee Seong Gye or King Taejo (1335-1408), the first king and founding father of the Joseon Dynasty. It was a primary place of worship for kings throughout the Joseon Dynasty and has been registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
The royal shrine houses the tablets of the Joseon Kynasty kings and queens, and is the venue of yearly ritual ceremonies, now held annually the first Sunday of May.
Japanese invaders burt down original structues in 1592, but rebuilt in 1608.
I wondered why the ponds here never had any fish an lacked the lush floral displays found at nearby palaces. Apparently in deference to departed souls, such amenities were not originally introduced. However, as seen here, there are a few modern exception to ancient sensitivities.
In the background is "Mangmyoru", used as an office and sometime meditation spot for the deceased. The name means: the king thinks about the achievement of previous kings, and the policies which would benefit his people...".
The place has undergone changes over the past decade. Once, people filled the area on a fine Spring day. Now, one has to take a guided tour. At the end of the excursion, we tried to sit where senior citizens once lingered. A tender came over and told us we were not allowed to sit in the benches beside the pond, not more than 20 meters from this picture. The pendulum of human foibles swings - from exclusive royal haunt, to plebian respite, back towards a more restful venue for the departed.
King's rest stop, 2012.
Entire Jongmyo set at: www.flickr.com/photos/karl_wolfgang/sets/7215762652339293...
Official UNESCO writeup at:
Caveat: pictures are kind of lame, not to Flikr standards:) However, the historical content is good.
This time of year I'm busy painting spring flowers. This is an acrylic painting. Have a lovely day everyone! :)
This brightly colored Bullock’s oriole spreads its wings for the camera! Cerro Alto Campground, Atascadero, CA
Good Friday morning everyone, and one again wishing all a great and safe day and weekend.
As we can see here in our Florida wetlands Spring has Sprung and love is in the air, and of course once again I over shot this series with many many images.
Thanks to all for everything.
Dress : C&F Elf Queen Hip Skirt Cream Roses. At We Love Role-Play.
Necklace, earrings : C&F AlmaTari Leaf. At We Love Role-Play.
Headdress : C&F Tari Roses Headband - Cream Rose. At We Love role-Play
Hair : tram J0524 hair. In main store.
Skin : [Glam Affair] Raisa Layer [Lelutka] 004. At Uber.
Wings : Le Poppycock *Spring Wings* Pink Pollen (Open)
Eyes : ::Loa:: Gemma Eyes Pack. At WLRP We Love Role-Play.
Pose : Go&See * Frail * 9. At Shiny Shabby.
Decor :
HISA - Flora wildflower grass - Mixed Greens
Laminak - Octavia's Fountain - Magical Forest. At We Love role-Play
Laminak - Octavias Candle - Gold Lily & Tendrils. At We Love role-Play
[Harshlands] Fir Tree (Green)
[Harshlands] Votive Trunks (Small Group)
{anc} anemone / giant flower. At The Arcade
With winter's footprints in the past,
and snows begin to melt at last,
with longer days and shorter nights,
the wayward winds of March take flight,
four winds she holds within her grip,
then hurls them from her fingertip,
her wooly, fleecy clouds of white,
she sets in skies of blue delight,
her wild bouts of gusty breeze,
roars through valleys, hills and trees,
that high pitch whistling song she sings,
awakens earth and flowering things,
she tears a hole in heavens sky,
so sun can shine and rain can cry,
she gently calms as spring draws near,
as blooming daffodils appear,
she welcomes April showers in,
then gathers up her dwindling winds,
now her long journey home begins,
knowing she'll be back this way,
upon a cold late winter's day,
when nights grow short,
and days grow long,
Listen for her whistling song!
Poem "Song of March" by Patricia L. Cisco
Japanese Quince blooming in early January. We normally don't see this until March but apparently, we are living in a new normal. Thanks for the look and have a great evening.
Gnome Spring lies in the backwoods of Leon County. This area is very spring-rich, with portals to the aquifer abounding everywhere. Nevertheless there are surprisingly few developed for swimming other than Wakulla Springs.
Poppies, poppies, poppies, and other varieties of desert wildflowers. Taken off the road (FR459) within Bartlett Lake, located near the town of Carefree, just north of Phoenix, Arizona.
An extra empty coal train rips through Elma, NY just outside of Buffalo as a spring snow storm takes over the area.
1. Sunshine Flower, 2. Pink Spring, 3. Pink Dreamer, 4. Sunny Tulips
Blogged: Happy Spring Flowers