The N Seoul Tower in Namsan

 

Whoever that has ever visited Seoul knows the N Seoul Tower in Namsan. It is the symbol of Seoul and located in the center of Seoul. People can see the most beautiful scenery at the top of Seoul.

The N Seoul Tower was built to broadcast TV and radio programs at the capital area. The 48% of people listen and watch these programs through this electronic wave tower. It is opened to the public at 1980 and becomes the healing space for Seoul citizens. It is also known for tourist attractions for foreign visitors.

Newest LED lights are shining the N Seoul Tower all night long. It makes people who visit it be romantic, so it is always crowded with couples and families. There are Korean, Italian, French and American restaurants. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful sight while they are dining whatever they want. Also, some cafes provide hot and ice coffees and snacks.

Most people go N Seoul Tower by bus, but you can also ride Namsan Cable Car. A round-trip ticket is 8,000 won and one way ticket is 6,000 won for an adult. I have not ridden this cable car before. If I have a chance to ride it, I really want to do it.

The N Seoul Tower is close from my house, so I often go there to refresh my mind and exercise. Since it is surrounded by mountains, people who get tired of city life can take a rest in Nature for a while. If you need some healing places in Seoul, please visit the N Seoul Tower in Namsan. It would offer bracing air for you!

Les Miserables

 Les Miserables is a one of the four great musicals in the world. (The four great musicals in the world: Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Cats and The Phantom of the Opera) It has been continuously popular from its premiere to now. Especially, Les Miserables’s movie version was out in 2013 and was a box office hit! Also, since Yuna Kim who is famous Korean sports star uses its OST in her free skating programe, there is no one that who does not know its OST in Korea.

 This Wednesday, finally I watched it at Samsung Blue Square in Hannam-dong. Actually, everyone knows its plot and highlight because it is the most popular musical in the world. I am already familiar with it, so I did not expect that I will be impressed a lot. However, this masterpiece moved my heart once over and I dropped tears in the intervals.

 It was weekday performance, so the theatre was not fully filled with people. It is more comfort for me to appreciate the musical concentrically. My seat was on the second floor and located in the right side. I personally prefer the second floor seats to the first ones, so it was perfect for me. I could see the whole site of the stage.

 정성화 is the most famous Korean actor as the role of Jean Valjean. I heard that his acting and singing is absolutely amazing a few times before. I realized that his greatness as an actor by seeing his real performance. It was beyond description! So I strongly recommend you Les Miserables when he is playing. It was wonderful experience and I refreshed myself sufficiently!

Buddha’s Birthday

 In May, there are lots of anniversary days in Korea. Children’s Day was 5^th May, Parent’s Day was 8^th May, Teacher’s Day was 15^th May and this Friday Buddha’s Birthday is coming! Buddha’s Birthday is the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar. It is a big holiday such as Christmas because many Buddhists are existed and believe their religion.

 I do not have any special religion; on the other hand, my mother usually likes to go to Buddhist temples, so I am very accustomed to go to there with my mom. When the Buddha’s Birthday is coming up, she and I visit the one of Buddhist temples that we want to go and enjoy the atmosphere of it.

 At Buddha’s Birthday, all of the Buddhist temples provide freely the food named Bibimbap, Rice Cake and other kinds of the Buddhism Food. It is a great pleasure that we can taste the food of the Buddhism and feel roughly the Buddhism.

 Also, Lotus Lanterns are displayed along the street, a stream and anywhere that people can set up the lanterns. People who have different religions just look at a fine view and enjoy the holiday. I think Buddha’s Birthday is opened for everyone, and I also have liked and enjoyed it for a long time.

 It is not only good for Korean but also foreign visitors. I usually see that most of foreign visitors are captured by the beautiful scene of Lotus Lantern and the Buddhist temple. This Friday, I will also visit the Buddhist temple which is located in near my house and enjoy his birthday fully!

When in Rome (2010)

 I watched two movies about Rome last week. One is Woody Allen’s new movie which name is To Rome with Love, and the other is that When in Rome. I prefer When in Rome to To Rome with Love, so today I want to write something about it!
 

 Beth is a hot New Yorker that is working as a curator. She is successful woman except love. When she is dumped out her ex-boyfriend, her younger sister informs that she would get marry in Rome which is the most romantic city in the world. She is a little begrudging that her younger sister gets marry ahead of her. She is hot business woman so she does not have much time to spend her sister’s wedding; nevertheless she visits Rome to attend her sister’s wedding. In a wedding hall, she meets her prince charming whose name is Nick. Both Beth and Nick have a good feeling each other, they think that they almost fall in love. However, she sees that Nick is kissing with a woman in front of the Trevi Fountain; she concludes that there is no magic about love. She sits on the Trevi Fountain with a disappointed look, and picks up some coins in the Fountain. The Trevi’s spell is occurred, because she picks up some coins. After she leaves Rome to New York, the Trevi’s spell makes her face in weird situation continuously.
 

 This is a brief story of When in Rome. If you like light romantic comedy movies, it will be a perfect choice for you. After I saw it, I was brightened up a lot and felt at ease. It was the wonderful movie recently! :)

2013 Goyang International Flower Fair

When the field is freshly sprouting and the wind of spring is blowing softly, lots of flower festivals come to my mind. Goyang International Flower Fair is a leader of the Korean flower festival. This fair has been constant, and it arrived without fail in this year. It will be held from 27^th April to 12^th May for 16 days at Goyang Lake Park.

We can see many flowers from different countries and advanced gardening technology in the World Flower 1, 2 Hall. Also, there is other hall displayed rare and precious flowers. Our own traditional flowers are placed in the Export Flower Exhibit Hall. Chile’s the Moai statues, America’s the Statue of Liberty and Egyptian Pyramids are reborn as flower sculptures. Moreover, children can learn about nature in the environmental ecology garden.

There are other things that visitors can enjoy: the flower girl parade, classic performance, Korean traditional dance and cheerleading. In the flower experience hall, families will be able to make their own vases, flower necklace, hand mirror and pottery etc. Also, we can ride the flower bike along the lake. It will be a wonderful experience for people who like to ride a bike. We can buy various kinds of flowers cultivated in Goyang for reduced prices about 20~30%.

This fair is opened from 9a.m. to 8p.m. on weekday and from 8:30a.m. to 9p.m. on weekend. An advance ticket will be available to get at Goyang International Flower Fair Website, G-market and Auction. I did not have time to enjoy flower fair for several years, so if I have time on my side, I really want to go and enjoy any flower fair as like Goyang International Flower Fair.