Early Modern Rambler

Seen on a S.Korean bread roll packet

Posted in Korean by Claire on May 20th, 2007

Bonito is a fresh, elegant and high dignified bakery goods for the young generation that the meaning of it is ‘pretty,’ ‘cute’ in spanish. And it gives value above taste to consumer.

Lotus Lantern Festival Seoul

Posted in Korean, Uncategorized by Claire on May 20th, 2007

This evening I went to see the Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul, held to celebrate Buddha’s birthday.

Lanterns at Jogyesa Temple

Lanterns at Jogyesa Temple

We saw a parade that was a mix of beautiful paper floats, traditional costumes, traditional music and people in ordinary dress holding lanterns.

Worshippers at Jogyesa Temple

Worshippers at Jogyesa Temple

I was disappointed by the behaviour of some Westerners who had seats along the parade route. They stood on their chairs and blocked the view for the Koreans and Westerners standing behind them.