Historical background

   For upcoming drama Gyebaek.

Those who watched last crappy episodes of Queen Seondeok probably know the places mentioned in this article. Because about those battles both Kim Yushin and hwarang Alcheon reported standing before Queens's tomb. It was seen from the Shilla side. Now we will get Baekje side.

Oh damn, did I make a spoiler for those who haven't seen QSD yet? Mianhae, Queen dies. Bidam too.

*evil laughter fading*

Personal Demons (?)

   Nah, nothing like that, I don't have much from my past that may haunt me. No dead dogs... OK, a dead cat, my first one, I loved her and I watched her die. The truth is, there are some things that may still linger in the back of my memory, I just sorted them out and decided not to cry over them. I won't change the past, I don't have the time-travel machine, I can't fix what has been broken long time ago and all I see now it's just some pieces. Of course, even though I got rid of all "what if" thinking from my life, there is still this bon'yari shita fuan, as Akutagawa once said. But "what if" thinking leads to nothing, leads to blind alleys, leads to guilt. It's better to regret doing something than regret not doing something. And most of all, do not regret anything. Pain? It is inlaid in our life pattern, and all feelings are just right. Love, hate, remorse, humility, pride, fear, boldness, devotion, betrayal (wait, I wrote about Queen Seondeok, right??).

Demons I intended to write a bit are just those existing in the minds and literature world.

As some may know, this is my field of research.

Great Baekje World

Showcasing the cultural heritage of the Baekje Dynasty, the festival is a global event in collaboration with China and Japan.

Date : Sep. 18, 2010 - Oct. 17, 2010
Programs:

* Buyeo- Nakhwaam Rock alongside Baekmagang River
Enormous performance of 2000 actors against the backdrop of Nakhwaam Rock, featuring a love story and the founding spirit of the Baekje Dynasty

* Gongju- Gomanaru Ferry alongside Geumgang River
A dynamic performance telling the story of a bear in the ancient history of the Baekje Dynasty, and various historical stories reflecting the glory of the Ungjin Period during the dynasty

* Special Exhibition of Baekje Relics
Displays hidden relics of the Baekje Dynasty reflecting its rich cultural heritage

* International Academic Conference
Discussion of historical aspects of the Baekje Dynasty by experts from Korea, China and Japan, focusing on the theme of “World Historical Cities & Festivals, the Ancient Cultural Exchange between Korea, China, & Japan, and the Future of Cultural Exchanges of the 21st Century”

* Digital Hall of Baekje’s Cultural Heritage
Displays lost relics of the Baekje Dynasty along with historic sites, cultural properties, and architectural techniques, the last of which transferred to Japan
1) Instruments by Five Musicians of Geumdong Daehangno
2) Time Travel to the Baekje Dynasty

(after: http://www.korea.net )

I think it's a pity, because everyone knows more or less on Japan history, but Korean one is totally neglected. Even if we are unable to go to the exhibition (sniff), I gathered some quite useful links to read.

Those of you who watched Queen Seondeok may know the name of Baekje. Those of you who know something on Japan, may know this name as well (in Japan this kingdom was known as Kudara).