People's Grand Study House

Russell of New Zealand bought me this North Korea postcard at the World Expo in Shanghai.

The North Korean education system (Juche Education) is based on the principle of "study while working". This was part of the extensive construction in P'yŏngyang in honor of President Kim II Sung's 70th birthday in 1982. The library was opened as the "centre for the project of intellectualizing the whole of society and a sanctuary of learning for the entire people."

The building can house up to 30 million books,of which it contains around 10,800 documents, books and "on the spot guidance".

Puzzle Postcard

My first ever puzzle postcard in my collections.

" A secret love under the moonlight by Shin Yun-bok. "

Building of Trading Stock exchange on Nicholas Square

Anna wrote on the back of the postcard that , " This card is from Kharkiv, a Ukrainian city. This Stock Exchange was ruined during WWII. Now this place is a park and the trams are still going".

Seokguram Grotto's Temple

This is how the exterior of Seokguram Grotto looks alike.
Can you see the little hill behind the temple.

There is where the Buddha is placed.

Seokguram Grotto

Seokguram Grotto during grand mending in 1913.

The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex. It lies four kilometers east of the temple on Mt. Tohamsan, in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is classified as National Treasure No. 24 by the South Korean government.

Sakyamuni (Main Buddha) in Seokguram Grotto, National Treasure No.24.

India began a tradition of carving the image of Buddha in stone, holy images, and stupas into the cliff walls and natural caves. This practice was transferred to China and then Korea.

Deva Kings

Seokgullo (Road toward Seokguram Grotto)

Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, Gyeongju Bus Terminal, or Gyeongju Station
Take Bus 10 or 11 at the opposite side of the station/terminal.
Get off at Bulguksa Temple.
Take the Seokguram tour busfrom Bulguksa Temple to Sukgulam Grotto.
Fares = 1500 won (for 1 way)

The Moscow Kremlin

Cathedral of the Annunciation

Beautiful illustration by old folktale drawn by Art Nouveau painter Bieibiu.

Enlighten Your Days

Rumcajs

Look at this gorgeous stamp and stamp mark on the postcard !!