Korean street vendor who is using his artistic skills to create wood based art. Utilizing a combination of head and ink the craftsmen focuses intensely on his creation.
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In 2003 an initiative to create a river park in seoul and allow the flow of the Cheonggyecheon River in place of a well traveled roadway created much controversy. However, as seen in the photo in 2009, the project that cost close to 900 million dollars, now draws rave reviews. Creating efficient flow of traffic with flow of nature, the benefits of having the Cheonggyecheon River created has immense support. Under the theory of improving traffic by taking away urban roadways to improve traffic, creating a more enviornmentally friendly and viable space for public use. The focus on the enviorment can be seen through the picture fo the fish made entirely out of recycled soda cans. The water flowing by the fish are those from Han River, creating a much cooler and peaceful scene in a densly populated city.
Emulating the 15h Century Monarchy of Korea, King Sejong. Two male eduators are wearing the robe that was reserved for the King of the Joseon dynasty. The female, wearing that of a female royalty during the same period. This picture was taken in Gyeongbok Palace or translated as "The palace greatly blessed by the heavens." This grand palace was built during the Jeseon dynasty in the 1500's. The palace holds renactments for changing of the Korean military guard as well as elaborate ceremonies for tourists.
Phoenix Mosque in Hangzhou was built in the Tang dynasty. Because we were wearing a skirt and shorts, NCTA teachers were not allowed inside.
Window inside Catholic Cathedral in Hangzhou depicting Western and Eastern holy men.
Famous Hangzhou specialty, Dongpo pork, served at Shark Restaurant.
Scholar's desk inside campus building of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou China
On the Bullet Train from Hangzhou to Shanghai--freight cars carrying coal. (China)
Small group work in a physics classroom-students were very focused. (Beijing, China)
A warm welcome from high school teachers and administrators outside of Beijing, China.
I thought it would be interesting to see Mao--until I saw the line. (China)
Chinese celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party in China.
On the grounds of the Summer Palace in China, we were entertained by music from the Cultural Revolution era.
Olympic Torch on a smoggy day in Beijing, China