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Today, I went to Gyeongun Palace. I realized that our history is related to Gyeongun Palace and learned about the function of each exhibit.
When it comes to history, I can explain firstly about the name of Gyeongun Palace. I believe that you are more familiar about Deoksu Palace than Gyeongun Palace. However, Deoksu Palace is the name that is changed from Gyeongun Palace by Emperor Go Jong(고종황제). Moreover, Changduk Palace became the main palace from Gyeongbok Palace after the Imjin War because it was burned by the Japanese. Nevertheless, Emperor Go Jong rebulit Gyeongun Palace and moved there, and he announced 대한제국.
On the other hand, the bulidings which can be classifed to the gates and chamber. I went inside through 대한문 and I saw 중화전 which was the most important building because it was the place for the official events and an enthronement ceremony. Inside 중화전, I saw the king's thorne which was the seat of the king. At the back of throne, there is a folding screen that is decorated by the Sun, the Moon, five mountains, and rainfalls. The Sun stands for the King, while the Moon means the queen. Five mountains represent the people that lived in 조선.
Last but not least 단청 was another impression too. 단청 is adorned by four colors: red, green, black, white. Red means fire, green is stands for trees, black represents water, and white symbolizes medal. |
