There are many noticeable and wonderful Korean traditions I experienced today at 창경 palace. Among them, two of the most interesting things for me were 단청 and 잡상. The reason I picked these two things is because these were especially splendid and unique. First of all, 단청 are colorful Korean-style decorations under the roof, which symbolize the dignity of the king. There are 5 colors: red, black, green, white and yellow. The colors represent fire, water, tree, metal and earth, respectively. People also put 부시 under 단청 to prevent 단청 from being ruined. Next, 잡상 are small figures on the roof. People put these figures there because they believed they would protect the building from fire. These figures originated from the Chinese novel, "Journey to the West." 삼장법사, 손오공, 저팔계 and 사오정 are examples. By learning and experiencing Korea's traditional culture, I felt very proud. I think that going to Changgyeong Palace would be a good experience for foreigners who are willing to experience new cultures.