Thursday, September 07, 2006

Varia, 7 September 2006


Workers suspend the 1100-year-old crucifix from the church of the village of Enghausen, Bavaria, above the altar on the fair grounds in Munich, southern Germany, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, where pope Benedict XVI will celebrate a mass on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. The pontiff will spend six days in his Bavarian homeland from Sept. 9 to Sept. 14, 2006. The famous Cross of Enghausen, which dates to the year 890 was recently determined to be the oldest life-size crucifix in the world. It will be used during the Mass at the explicit request of Cardinal Friedrich Wetter, Archbishop of Munich. (AP Photo/Diether Endlicher)


A Vatican flag flutters at one of the towers of Munich's famous dome Frauenkirche pictured behind the Marien column ahead of the visit of Pope Benedict XVI, September 7, 2006. Pope Benedict XVI will be in Germany on his official visit from September 9 to 14. REUTERS/Alexandra Beier (GERMANY)


Culture - September. 8, 2006

Buchaechum or traditional Korean fan dance is performed in Insa-dong, Seoul on Thursday.

National - September. 7, 2006

President Roh Moo-hyun and first lady Kwon Yang-suk receive flowers from children during a meeting with Korean residents in Romania at the Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel there on Tuesday. Romania is the second leg of Roh’s four nation tour that also includes Greece, Finland and the U.S.

Front - September. 7, 2006

Dancers in hanbok perform a traditional Korean dance during an athletics meeting for senior citizens in Gwangju on Wednesday.




Culture - September. 5, 2006

Foreign ambassadors in traditional Korean dress or hanbok beat traditional percussion instruments during an event introducing them to Korean culture at Deoksu Palace in Seoul on Monday./Yonhap

Foreign ambassadors in traditional Korean dress look around Deoksu Palace in Seoul during an event introducing them to Korean culture on Monday./Yonhap


Yonhap

09-04-2006 18:02


President Roh Moo-hyun, right, and Greek President Karolos Papoulias inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Greek presidential office in Athens, Greece, Monday. /Korea Times 09-04-2006 20:41

Members of the Jazz dance club of Ewha Woman's University perform to celebrate the start of term at the university in Seoul on Monday.

Figure skater Kim Yu-na performs during a showcase for the Super Match 2006 Superstars on Ice. The extravaganza, organized by Hyundai Card, will be held on Oct. 16-17 in Seoul. /Yonhap

Michelle Wie of the United States practices Tuesday with Sergio Garcia of Spain before the beginning of a tournament in Crans Montana, Switzerland. 09-05-2006 20:24 /AP-Yonhap

Women soldiers celebrate 56 years: Female soldiers salute during a networking event for women in national defense at the grand hall of the Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday, the day before the 56th anniversary of women being able to serve in the military. /Korea Times Photo by Choi Hung-soo

Journalists’ test drive: Models showcase Kia Motors’ New Carens in Hamburg, Germany, Monday. The Korean automaker offered 320 reporters from the Middle East and Europe trial rides throughout the city. /Yonhap 09-05-2006 20:18


‘Love and Hate,’ Stuck in Between

Review of Between Love and Hate; I was hoping more from a movie starring Jang Jin-young.

Kaya: Long Forgotten Ancient Kingdom

Wine Culture Flourishing in Korea

Happy Hours and Two Complex Stars
Kang Dong-wan and Lee Na-young

4 Musicians to Produce Quality Sounds

A Double Comeback in Autumn Fashion
(Black and the British look)

The Makeup Look for This Fall: Pearly Nobility

Kim Yun-jin in Sexy Spread for U.K. Arena
I first saw her in Shiri; I wonder what Koreans think of her. They are proud of her success, no doubt.

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