Confucian Shrine Jongmyo

by Joan Carroll

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Confucian Shrine Jongmyo

Artist

Joan Carroll

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Photograph - Digital Art

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We visited Jongmyo (Seoul, South Korea) on a cold December weekend morning and found it largely deserted, despite it being one of the five major temple/shrine complexes in Seoul. Perhaps the rather plain architecture compared with some of the other historic sites in Seoul accounts for the lack of crowds. Or maybe it was just the frigid temperature, when none but mad dogs and tourists are out and about! Nevertheless, we found it to be a calming and peaceful place. The site is a splendid place to take a walk, or as a quite spot for reflection. It probably will not amaze you, but be patient and relax and you will leave with a sense of well-being. Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). Jongmyo's atmosphere is solemn and sacred rather than splendid like the royal palaces. The simple buildings of this shrine have faithfully kept their original forms since the 16th century. Jongmyo is the oldest preserved royal Confucian shrine and even today the ritual ceremonies continue in a tradition established in the 14th century. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.

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January 18th, 2016

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