E2024-G049
Eight Scenic Views of Buk-gu: Scenes of Democracy, Art, and Life
Narrative
The Eight Scenic Views of Buk-gu in Gwangju bring together history, nature, art, and daily life in the city's Buk-gu District. The first view, Mudeungsan Mountain, designated as part of Mudeungsan National Park, is a symbolic peak of Gwangju, admired for its magnificent scenery and cherished as a place of rest for citizens. The second view, the May 18th National Cemetery, is the resting place of the victims of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, serving as a solemn site of remembrance and reflection on the spirit of democracy. The third view, the Jungoe Park Cultural and Art Belt, encompasses the Gwangju Museum of Art, the Gwangju National Museum, and the Gwangju Culture and Art Center, and functions as a hub for the arts where the Gwangju Biennale is held. The fourth view, the Population of Red Leaf Willows in Chunghyo-dong, Gwangju, designated as a Natural Monument, forms an ancient willow grove, while the adjacent Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park provides opportunities for ecological education and recreation. The fifth view, Wonhyosa Temple, located on the slopes of Mudeungsan Mountain, is a historic temple said to have been renovated by the renowned Monk Wonhyo (617-686). The sixth view consists of the Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion and Surroundings and the Pungamjeong Pavilion: Hwanbyeokdang, renovated by the Confucian scholar Kim Yun-je (1501-1572), was a gathering place for literati and poets, while Pungamjeong, built by Kim Deok-bo (1571-1627), commemorates his elder brother Kim Deok-ryeong (1567-1596), a righteous army leader during the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598. The seventh view, Malbau Market, established in 1968, is a traditional market that continues to embody the vitality of local trade and everyday culture. Finally, the eighth view, the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field, is the home stadium of the Kia Tigers, a modern ballpark built on the former site of the Mudeung Stadium. Together, the Eight Scenic Views of Buk-gu highlight the district’s identity, where past and present, history and daily life intersect.
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