05-09-2008 18:45
Buddha in zoo: A group of children in monk outfits give mulberry leaves to golden monkeys at Everland, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Friday, three days before Buddha’s Birthday. The golden monkey is the same kind as Sun Wukong, the leading character of a Chinese fantasy novel “Journey to the West,” which tells of a journey in search of Buddha. / Korea Times Photo by Sohn Yong-seok
05-07-2008 18:11
Once upon a time in Joseon: Traditional costume-clad students head to a Confucian school in Busan, South Gyeongsang Province, Wednesday. This performance was made during an event replaying test takers of the national exam in Joseon Kingdom (1897-1910). At that time, Seoul was the sole location for the test. / Korea Times
05-01-2008 20:37
Child Buddha: A child cries as he has his head shaven during a ritual to celebrate Buddha’s upcoming birthday on May 12 at the Jogyesa Temple in Seoul Thursday. Eight children entered the temple to experience a monks’ life for one month. / AP-Yonhap
04-17-2008 18:38
Royal stroll: Actors reenact the “royal promenade” of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) at Gyeongbok Palace in downtown Seoul, Thursday. The performance takes place every day from 3:30- 4:10 p.m. through November that starts from Gyeonghoiru Building to Geunjeongjeon and Gyotaejeon, then back to Gyeonghoiru. / Korea Times Photo By Choi Heung-soo
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