 Jo-Seon-tong-shin-sha parade... |
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So not last Saturday but the Saturday beforeI went to the above named parade (I ain't spelling that again!) with two on my students- Jini and Sunny.
It was at Yongdoosan park which is really close to ESS, my school. I was as hungover as hell (must stop drinking soju) and the prospect of a parade of people banging drums didn't exactly thrill but when I got there it as loads of fun!
Jo-seon-tong-shin-sa was a Korean cultural delegation a long long time ago, when Japan really wanted Korea to deliver some cultural things and technics to Japan. (In the days when Korea was more hi-tec than Japan- honestly, it's difficulat to believe!)
Jo-seon-tong-shin-sa went to Japan and was treated very very very well by Japanese, and there was a very great parade for Korean delegation, Jo-seon-tong-shin-sa.
The parade was re-enacted by seemingly every middle aged woman in Busan. Honestlky the biddies were out in force- I loved it!
Over here once a woman gets married and reached a certain age (lets say the 'autumn of her life if we're being polite) she gets called an ajumma. Blokes are always called ajosshi no matter whether they are married or not but us old ladies get our own name. As soon as you reach ajumma status it appears you have carte blanche to generally be rude and miserable and push people out of the way. I can't wait!
Check out ze pics!
Weird monster ting
It doesn't quite have the style of a Chinese dragon, more like a pantomime horse but its all good!
Masked dude
A guy wearing a mask....you didn't really need that explanation what with you all having your own eyes...
The grand finale
This just cracks me up- just when u thought the parade had finished along come these guys! Neee-oowww! Saved the best til last!
Midget and costumed dudes
These guys were awesome- you only think you're getting your photo with one and thn all of a sudden they're all in there!
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October 3rd 2006 - Charlie: ace photos
you look so cute lex! photos are fantastic. you sure are getting the full cultural experience, the parade looks fab x x x
October 4th 2006 - Jane:
lex you do look cute,and so tall!! Glad you are still enjoying it, speak soon x x
October 11th 2006 - Jason:
You & jini make a lovely couple. I hope the marriage lasts............
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