July 15, 2009 - Seoul, South Korea
"Fluttering, the oriolesmale and female together, so.
Reminded of my loneliness;
with whom will I ever go?"
~Samguk Sagi, from Song of the Oriole (Korean poem)
There are 7 symbols of Korean Culture:
1. Taegeuk (yin/yang symbol)
2. Taegeukgi (Korean flag)
3. Rose of Sharon (flower that has survived blight and insects, reflecting the Korean people's determination and perseverance)
4. Bujok (amulet to carry around for good luck)
5. Tiger (representing vigor and chivalry)
6. Buddhist swastika (auspiciousness)
7. Christian Cross
Tonight we headed out to the 1988 South Korean Olympic baseball stadium to watch the LG Twins beat the Doosan Bears, 3-2. Baseball is probably a U.S. symbols of culture, but the South Koreans have taken-on the Western past-time with vigor. The game was complete with cheerleaders, a half-time show, chants, and crowd dance routines using noise sticks.
