July 13th, 2009
I went to 'PAGODA Park' with my group members and TA-Issac.
It was my first time to visit Pagoda park.
After taking pictures, my group members and I enjoyed beer
at traditional pub.
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The area in Tapgol Park where Palgakjeong or "the Octagonal Pavillion" currently stands used to be the site of Wongaksa Temple, built during the early Joseon Era.Tapgol Park was first created in 1895 (or 1896) during the rule of Emperor Kojong, the late Joseon Era's monarch, at the suggestion made by an Englishman, John Mcleavy Brown, to accommodate a city park on the site. The park, originally reserved for the imperial household, was named Tapgol Park (Tower County Park) in reference to the tower present on site. Also known as Pagoda Park during the later period, it was officially baptized Tapgol Park in 1991.While the exact construction date of Palgakjeong is unknown, it appears to have been designed as a stage for military band performances, as part of the grand celebration held for the 40th anniversary of King Kojong's accession to the throne in 1902. Thus created, the pavilion served as a performance site for the imperial orchestra.The edifice has an exterior row of tall columns, paralleled by an interior row of shorter columns, forming an overall octagonal shape. The octagonal roof with double eaves is decorated at the peak with a top ornament, and the tips of the rafters are covered with ornamental caps.Palgakjeong Pavilion and Tapgol Park are also well-known as the insurrection site of the historic March 1st Independence Protest. On March 1st, 1919, students and citizens gathered in this park to proclaim Korea's independence and proceeded with a street protest, that was to be the largest popular insurrection against Japanese rule.
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