Simpang Lima Gumul: Arc de Triomphe ala Kediri

We managed to visit the SGL (Simpang Lima Gumul), a monument at the eastern gate to Kediri city. 

This was built like the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris. ^^ Of course, it's completely different in style and grandeur. Though I've never been to the one in Paris, this one in Kediri is more like half-finished monument..

Well, it's relatively good in the sense that for the locals who yearn for something different...it's a good hang out place...^^ but...the final touch of this monument was not that smoothly executed. 

Unfortunately that's what I felt....^^

But, of course, it didn't prevent us from enjoying the time we spent there. 

The reliefs carved on each side of the monument tell about the history of Kediri..since its initial establishemt until the present day. 

At least...we were there to be there for ourselves to see what's the fuzz about it. 

Did we enjoy the trip? oh, yeah we did. 

Arc de Triomphe ala Kediri...none other than Simpang Lima Gumul (SGL) Monument.

Seoul Fireworks Festival 2013: Part 5 - The 2nd Act

 

Seoul Fireworks Festival is designed as an invitational spectacle for fireworks experts from Korea, Japan, France, and other overseas experts.... 

63 Building with its Hanwa headquarter stood majestically in the midst of the crowds. 

People sitting on the mat next to Han Riverbank. The night cruise ships were seen on the river. It must've been cool to be on that ship to enjoy the night fiesta. 

ouch..the bright light on the right was actually a huge screen displaying the rundown of the show... 

oops..it started again... 

Seoul was magically showered with an extravaganza of colorful display of lights and sparks for one night.

Seoul City Hall Event

I was walking through the City Hall or 시청 right in downtown Seoul en route to President Hotel to meet one student of mind who was in Seoul for a seminar. Upon walking through it, I found an event, I wished I'd known what it was.

But I spotted some soldiers or those related to Korea's security or homeland security. I guess it must've had something to do with that. 

Even, Rain was scheduled to hold a concert there--did not know as to whether he did show up since I did not have a chance to take a look.

Anyhow, I just want to point out that this huge area of City Hall has been the very venue that has printed its historical traces as the place where thousand of 'Red Devil' or 'Be The Reds' supporters gathered during the 2002 Korea - Japan World Cup.

And..recently, it accommodated approximately 80,000 people to witness PSY's Eoppa Gangnam Style's free concert for his fans.