Jung-oe Park
Spring is here~ (Well, actually it seems to have come to
an end)
Don’t you guys want to just pack a blanket and some food
for a spontaneous trip because of this great weather?
For those people out there, I have prepared this for you
all.
Jungoe Park is the very place where our culture/tradition
and nature coexist together.
01 ｜Visit
It would be easy to find the park even from a long
distance away because of the large entrance sign that clearly says “Jungoe
Park” don’t you think???
First, let us look at
the map.
Jungoe Park offers performances, exhibition, and tourismthrough
its Gwangju Art Museum, folk museum, biennale exhibition and entertainment
facilities.
Although Jungoe Park surpasses the size of an average
park due to the variety of services it offers, you can view each and every one
of the park’s features by following the path from the main entrance.
In order of the
facilities’ proximity to the Jungoe Park’s entrance, which is marked at the
center left of the map, I will introduce you all the art museum, folk museum,
biennale exhibition and the rest.
However, I would like for you all to keep in mind that,
just like any other park, Jungoe Park has multiple entrances so that its
visitors can come and go freely and conveniently.
01 ｜Jung-oe Park
1.Gwangju art museum
This is the Gwangju art museum!!
I wasn’t able to experience a sunny Jungoe Park I went to
visit as the weather had been unfortunately gloomy, but the moist forest paths
and the aroma from the earth that one can only smell when it rains still made
my time there worthwhile.
IcheonTower represents the equality of the nation, the
unity of the people, and the hope of Gwanju’s prosperity.
I especially appreciate how they represented Gwangju’s
well-known Mudeung Mountain on top of its pillar.
Gwangju Art Museums is open at 10:00am-18:00pm all week
(Visitors are allowed admission only until thirty minutes before closing / the
museum is open until 20:00pm on the last week of every month as it hosts
culture groupswith no additional fee)
Please remember that the museum is closed every Monday,
New Year’s Day, Korean New Year’s Day, and Thanksgiving Day!!
The entrance fees are
500 won for adults, 300 won for teenagers and military soldiers, and 200 won
for children.
I can’t believe that we can see such high quality art
pieces for a mere fee of 500 won!!!
I would like to let you all know that the art pieces are
of such superiority I personally believe that the entrance fees can be much
higher.
Aren’t you all suddenly looking forward to a visit??
Also, visitors who come on the weekends and public
holidays can park their vehicles from the museum’s main building to the
biennale exhibition and enjoy the park by walking.
I will introduce the folk museum by each of its floors.
Shall we go inside??
The Art Lounge Young Artists’ exhibition is to the right,
and the information desk and ticket booth is to the left.
You can see the moon-shaped jar that has the design of
fluttering butterflies from a stream of light on the way to the ticket booth.
They say that the butterflies are not still as they are
continuously changing and flying upwards.
It is a very beautiful and refreshing work of art.
At the ticket booth you can buy your ticket and proceed
on.
To help the understanding of the visitors, the folk
museum has docents.
The museum are open at 11:00 and 15:00 every day, and you
can make an appointment by phone (062-613-7182) or reservation.
Artist Byeong-woo Bae’s “Between Island and Forest” photo
exhibition can be found on the first floor.
Byeong-woo Bae is a renowned artist for his black and
white photography of pine trees and islands, but he is also famous for his
photos of the ocean,palaces, windscenery, etc., all of which are taken in black
and white.
They say that through his black and white photography, the
artist likes to emphasize his world with a simplified theme that exemplifies
the flow of time with depictions of cultural ink wash painting.
I don’t want to spoil things for you guys by introducing
all of the artworks but I would like to introduce one piece to give you a taste
of what the photo exhibition is like.
I personally love this black and white picture of a pine
tree.
Although the tree may seem to be sprawling all over the
place, one can feel the power of the pine tree’s growth towards the sky and its
protection of the forest.
I am used to seeing the pine tree as it grows in many
places, but the artwork gives a new feel to the tree with its black and white
portrayal. I must say that the tree looks warm and cozy despite the harsh tone
of the photograph!
I sincerely hope that you all will be able to go and
experience the atmosphere of the exhibition.
I highly recommend it!!
There is a children’s gallery on the second floor; the
space is not only for adults but also for children so that the young ones can
experience the art more easily.
There is currently an exhibition with the theme “The
Beautiful World Made by Light.”
The deer is an artwork put together by puzzle pieces;
isn’t the color very mysterious and fascinating??
It really caught my eye from the entrance!!
The children’s gallery is filled with artworks that
children would love!!
There is a mirror house, an art piece that changes when
one claps, a collection of fairy tales, and many places for parents and their
children to do art together.
The artworks are not only in frames but also in other
various forms as well; the creativity of art never seems to end.
On the second floor, the 3.4 exhibition hosts a gallery
with the theme “My Dad’s Youth Before the Democracy and Human Rights of 2015”;
hearing the title made me feel strangely sentimental.
Furthermore, today is May 8th, National
Parents’ Day.
After seeing this exhibition, I remembered when I played
with my father when I was young and I also thought of how my father now is much
weaker and sicker in many areas of his body.
Although he may not be like that now, my father must have
had a youthful time, just like us.
To those reading this post!
Why don’t you give your father and mother a call right
now??
I remember the last line of the song of my father’s
youth.
“Wonderful, wonderful, my father’s youth; brave, brave,
my father’s life.”
There is exhibition 5 and 6 on the third floor, with
exhibition 6 being closer to the stairway.
And off we are to exhibition 6!
Exhibition 6 has a gallery with thetheme “The New
Collection of 2014”; the collection standards of the folk museum are:
1. The artwork have had an influence on the art history
of Gwangju
2. The artwork represents the identity of Gwangju, the
city of democracy, human rights and peace.
3. The artwork is from an excellent domestic artist.
You can see the artworks
that meet these expectations at the “The New Collection of 2014
Byeongwansik / Riverside sansudo / 1936
Self-portrait/ 1984
Since I didn't have pictures of the new goods, I brought 2
pieces from the Gwangju Museum of Art homepage.
You can appreciate both eastern and modern art at the 2014 new
goods!
Doesn't it sound amusing??
At the 5th showroom, 'Ha Jung Woo Collection - Park Byung Hee's
Cycle of Life' was in progress.
As an artist from Junnam Muan Province, Park Byung Hee's major
work includes <The Beginning of Peace>, <Hometown>, and
<Family>.
His pieces are based off from the human body and not only does
it show the outside appearance, but also questions the fundamental elements of
life, death, the concept of reincarnation and 'up' ideas of Buddhism.
Park Byung Hee/ Road/ 1991
Park Byung Hee/ Family/ 2002~2004
But are you curious as to why it is the Ha Jung Woo Collection??
Artist Park Byung Hee and Ha Jung Woo has a deep relationship
that goes back to when Park studied abroad in Japan Tsukuba University while
residing at Ha's house, continuing his work at his workshop.
Wouldn't this show how special their relationship was??
This time Park worked together with one of Ha Jung Woong's 6th
art charity that shares the philosophy and meaning of the donor and Park was
named as the sculptor that constituted the main axis in Ha Jung Woo's
Collection.
So far I have introduced the Gwanju Museum of Art!
Most people tend to relate museums to bland and boring places.
However, Gwangju Museum of Art is not an art gallery simply
aimed at sightseeing, but a cultural space that stimulates your senses of
seeing, hearing, and feeling.
Korea’s biggest cultural life is known as watching movies.
So how
about experience a unique cultural life at Gwangju Museum of Art??
Take note that there are lockers and drinking fountains provided
inside the museum!
2.Gwangju
Folk Museum.
Now! The next course after Jungoe Park is Gwangju Folk Museum.
Our national culture has been passed down through the public for
thousands of years so it has not changed much by external factors.
Especially since the industrialization of Gwanju/ Jeonnam
progressed more slowly than other provinces, more folk culture has been
preserved.
A characteristic of Gwangju Folk Museum is that it constitutes
only of Gwangju/ Jeonnam's local data and is based from the well preserved folk
culture circle from the late 19th century to early 20th century and medium
scale farms, which allows you to view folk culture in an objective view.
The spacious roof and the black and brown detail befitting a
folk museum was truly explicit.
While I was taking pictures, the foreigner next to me continued
expressing how wonderful it was.
Gwangju
Folk Museum's hours of operation are from 09:00 to 18:00 and admission lasts
until 17:30
Please
note that the museum closes every January 1st, every Monday, and the days after
public holidays.
Free admission starts from January 1st, 2015.
However, my personal wish is that these cultural facilities
should not be opened for free, but given an appropriate value to increase its
value.
Ticket collectors can take advantage of the ticket vending
machine.
Who is that soldier...?
Since the museum is only composed of 2 floors, it is not that
enormous in size.
This is a folk play called 'Gossaum (Go fight)'. Gwangju is
especially famous for its chilseok gossaum.
It is a folk play where the west (female rope) that symbolizes
women and the east (male rope) that symbolizes men battles each other.
Legend says that if the 'west' team wins, it will be a bountiful
year!
Entrance through here~
This is a photo of the 1st floor.
The
first floor is centered around clothing, food, and shelter culture.
The first thing that captured my attention from all these was
the delicious food!!
The Namdo Area, where Gwangju is located, is famous for
representing Korea's taste.
Just looking at it makes me hungry!
Can't
believe that all these delicious looking dishes are all plastic models..
These fishing scenes are actually all made from plastic.
The song sung by the fishers was played by the speakers which
made it more realistic.
Now, shall we head to the second floor??
The second floor introduces the culture of the people of Namdo
from birth to death.
Marriage is also a very important culture.
Although marriages have been westernized nowadays, at the end of the wedding the two spouses wear Hanboks and have the traditional ceremony of bowing to their parents.
Although marriages have been westernized nowadays, at the end of the wedding the two spouses wear Hanboks and have the traditional ceremony of bowing to their parents.
I think it would be marvelous to have a wedding wearing Hanboks.
Following straight through the hallway, there will be an exhibition
called 'Gwangju 100 years'
You can observe the 110 years of Gwangju and its urbanization,
the people's life and culture, and its scenery.
Mudeung - Light/ Choi Jae Young/ 2010
This is a piece that painted the Mudeung Mountain, Gwangju's
regional specialty, with glowing pain.
It is my first time seeing a painting
painted with glowing paint and if you see it in person, it would be a fantastic
experience of Gwangju!
The exhibition halls is not all!
There are more fold artifacts outside too.
There are crocks that remind me of my grandfather's house and
millstones worked by horses or oxen.
The wooden statue of the Great General Under Heaven and the
Female General Under Ground have very funny facial expressions!
This now ends my introduction of the Gwangju Folk Museum.
Unlike other fold villages, this is a place where you can focus
studying the folk culture of Namdo region.
How about a taking a trip with friends and families in search of
the root of Namdo' culture?
Wheelchairs, crutches, baby carriages, lactation rooms, and
lockers are provided!
Touring with a guide will be helpful learning more about our
folk culture!
3. Joongoe
Amusement Park
Joongoe
Park has a lot of cultural facilities so a lot of people visit the park.
But did you know that Joongoe Park not only has things to study
but also spaces where you can have fun!
I would like to introduce Joongoe Amusement Park!
You can purchase tickets at the ticket office.
But... it is more expensive than I thought!
The first thing you see is the sky bicycle.
It would be a disappointment not to have this at an amusement
park!
The Viking.
The thrill of riding the Viking!
A mini Viking for little children!
This is the Hurricane!
A lot of people rode this ride.
The sound of it makes me nervous.
Will I be able to fly like Aladdin if I ride this? :D
This is a must have ride in all amusement parks, right??
Couples riding tend to really look happy *tear drop*
Bumper cars!
There is a playground in front of the amusement park
It would be a great place for children that face age or height
restrictions to hang out.
4. etc
Befitting the role as the leader of the democratic movement,
there are a lot of towers and medals inside Gwangju's Joongoe Park.
I would like to introduce the statue of patriot Ahn Joong Geun,
the March 1st Gwangju independence movement tower, the statue of Haeseo Kim In
Hoo, and the Gwangju Jeonnam student memorial tower.
First is the statue of patriot Ahn Joong Geun.
Patriot Ahn was the ringleader of the independence movement that
targeted Ito Hirobumi.
Gwangju city raised this statue to instill the patriotism of An
Joong Geun to future generations.
Japan's Ultranationalist Party portray Ahn Joong Geun as a
terrorist, but to us, he is not a terrorist but a great man who gave us hope of
our country's independence.
The scenery behind patriot Ahn Joong Geun's statue!
To the left is Gwangju Museum of Art and straight ahead you can
see the amusement park!
This is the March 1st Gwangju independence movement tower.
The Memorial was formed in honor of the national
independence movement (known as Independence Movement Day) that started on
March 1st, 1919.
The independence movement had been a major deal, as
several hundred people were stopped in Gwangju alone and 35 of those people
were sent to jail.
We are able to live with our rights and power today due
to the efforts of doctor Joong-geun Ahn and countless other people who
sacrificed their lives for Korea’s freedom.
As Memorial Day is coming up on June 6th, I
hope we will be able to spend that day remembering these noble individuals.
These are the last words of DoctorAhn Joong Geun before
he gave his life for his country.
I had lived oversees for three years in effort to restore
Korea’s independence and peace, but now I am about to die without fulfilling my
goal. But if our 20 million brothers and sisters all try to grow and continue
my steps on achieving freedom, I will die with no regrets.
Next is the statue of teacher Inhoo Kim.
Superior Inhoo Kim is one of the scholars from Honam
district.
It is said that he studied and learned at Sungkyunkwan.
It is said that the Crown Prince had praised Inhoo Kim to
“be the only person who is so virtuous and noble and wise.”
There is a letter from teacher Kim Inhoo at Gwang-ju City
that had earned him his title.
The following is Inhoo Kim’s poem. Isn’t it wonderful?
Nature of liquidation: Liquidation is formed naturally.
Nature of mountain: Mountain is formed naturally.
Nature of children among nature: I myself form naturally.
Life is natural: Oh, life is formed naturally.
Nature of age: We age naturally.
The Memorial is dedicated for the student soldiers who
bravely fought and died for their country during the Korean War; it is to
remember them for their patriotic strength for Korea.
All of the features of Jungoe Park that I introduced to
you all are not the only great parts of the park as a simple stroll through the
huge park is just as wonderful.
However, wouldn’t it be nice for you to also experience
the cultural features of the park as well?? Will you join me for the culture
walk of Jungoe Park??
What if you suddenly need to go to the bathroom while you
are enjoying the park?
Now that’s a problem!!
But you won’t need to worry; there are multiple bathrooms
throughout the park and inside the park’s buildings.
You can use the Biennale building for parking.
You can see from the map that the parking lot is at the
very north part of the park.
02 ｜Information
- Address: 164-1, Unam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
- Phone Number: 062-613-7124
- Operating Hours: Always Operating (Cultural facilities are from 9:00-18:00)
- Bathroom Availability: Yes
- Entrance Fee: Free (Art Museum 500 Won for Adults)
- Rating: ★★★★★. Jungoe Park is not only a place for casual strolls, but is also a place for both walks and cultural experiences.
For those getting off at
Unam3danji bus station, use these:
Soowan 12, Pungam 16,
Munheung 18, Bongseun 27, Songjeong 29, Soowan 49
Urim 51, Geumnam 58,
Sangmu 63, Song-am72, Cheomdam 192
For those getting off at
the Culture and Arts Center Back Entrance, use these:
Songjeong 29, Moonheung
48, Sangmu 63, Yongjeon84, Yongjeon85, Cheomdam95
From these two locations
you can follow the path that starts from the back entrance of the Culture and
Arts Center and you should find theJungoe Park sign
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