Masked People

Hi Jiwon,

Haven't heard from you for some time, are you busy taking care of your kids? When will you bring them back to Korea?

I found out Korean really put a lot of efforts to remain their traditions. The city I am staying now is Gongju (公州). On the date of my arrival, there was a closing ceremoney of Great Baekje World Festival. My mates and I visited around and discovered a huge world mask collection in the exhibition mall. I believe the one I saw here may not be the biggest; however, I was impressive of the look in each of them. Some are really weird, I should say......

The first time I had a little knowledge of Korean masks was in Andong (安東)2006. I backpacked alone and found Hahoe village (河回村). It's truely beautiful and I spent hours to walk around. If I could schedule some days to visit again, I would like to sleep overnight and feel the sounds from the nature.

Simply I want to let you know how I started loving Korea and would like to know more this time. I wondered whether you have been to the places I went. Since you are in faraway England, I hope the writing to you wouldn't raise your sigh for homeland then.

I photoed many masks in the exhibition. Guess which is the one from Korea? I will tell you the answer later.