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March 14, 2019 Local Information Provider for Foreigners in Korea Volume 18, lssue 21 Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under written agreement with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. 2019 EVERLAND TULIP FESTIVAL March 16 - April 28 by Lee, Sangbae Korea Culture News Everland proudly presents 2019 Tulip Festival which will be held from March 16 to April 28 announcing the prelude of spring. 1.2 million of spring flowers including daffodils and muskari will be lighting up all over the place in Everland. Everland has been preparing the Tulip Festival from November last year while planting Tulip bulbs in the Four Seasons Garden So they can be in full bloom at the right time of spring this year. They also extended opening hours until 9 pm. Please visit their official website for more information. (www.everland.com) >> Magical Tulip Garden Four Seasons Gardens will be replaced by the main venue of Magical Tulip Garden and it will be the Everland's most representative character Lara's fairytale town. The Magical Tulip Garden with full of colorful tulips will have a total of six themed zones including flower house, cafe, zoo, garden and more following the storyline of character. In particular, they provide various type of experiences such as 5 meters high fire balloon, 3 me- ters high sculptures like big flower and teapot. The Marche Aux Fleurs Garden, European concept flower market, has photo spots available and you can also purchase tulip flowerpot at the flower boutique. >> Outdoor Performance There will be plenty of performances to enjoy along with the Tulip Festival. In the garden area including the Four Seasons Gar- den and the Global Fair, more than 20 characters such as flower fairies, bees and larvae from the spring time theme will be per- forming and having a photo time with the audience. The festival event will be held three to five times every day starting from the 16th. In addition, the fire- work show Leni's Fantasy World The Adventure will be held every night. The show includes own story, music, image, special effects and more. The Fantasy Carnival Parade, Panda Musical Rabao's Adventure, Moonlight Parade and more will be held starting from the 30th so don't miss these wonderful performances this year! 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Everything advertised in this publication shall By Sgt. Courtney Davis diana native. “The Soldiers standing be- “I’m honored to add 1-25th’s name to be made available for purchase, use or 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade fore you took on the challenge from both the list of units who have made their mark patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, Public Affairs Hawaii and Alaska and never looked in this theater,” said Watkins, 2CAB com- physical handicap, political affiliation, backed. They rooted themselves in three mander and Seattle, Washington native. or any other non-merit factor CAMP Humphreys, Republic of Korea – guiding principles: remain mission fo- “As we transition to a new team, I’m confi- of the purchaser, user or patron. 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In 2013, 4-6th HARS was the first squad- the ROK-U.S. alliance. We are receiving your “Task Force Arctic Sabers assumed re- ron assigned the nine-month rotational “Thank you again for your support of manuscripts sponsibility of the rotation HARS in less aviation mission in Korea. They were mo- the Talon brigade and the critical mission than 100 days from the initial notification,” The Korea Culture News is a biweekly bilized from JBLM to 2CAB with then Lt. aviation plays in support of the ground information newspaper for those serving in said Lt. Col. Matthew Landrum, 1-25th Col. Brian T. Watkins, 4-6th HARS com- force commander,” said Watkins. the Republic of Korea. This newspaper will be ARB battalion commander and Dakar, In- mander. produced with those who support us. 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Court- · 이 사 : 최덕규 , 최진학 , 박함균 , 신현국 , 오세열 , ney Davis, 2CAB Public Af- 이종욱 , 이규찬 , 이보선 , 양영수 , 원면재 , fairs) 송태헌 , 배우학 , 김용전 , 황원자 , 김명배 · 편집위원 : 손종복 , 박현중 경기 평택시 경기대로 522 현대자동차 3 층 대표전화 031) 651-7211 / 팩스 031) 651-7210 www.ptcn.co.kr / [email protected] 본지는 사 ) 한국지역신문협회 회원이며 신문윤리강령 및 그 실천요강을 준수합니다 . March 14, 2019 Advertisement Page 3 Page 4 March 14, 2019 Haemee Castle, temples and other good places to go in Seosan by Lee, Sangbae Korea Culture News >> Haemee Castle Haemee Castle is the most completely preserved castle in Korea. The castle was built as the military center to prevent the invasion of Japan in the era of the Joseon Dynasty. It was also called as Taengja Castle because a lot of Taengja trees, thorny trifoliate orange trees, were planted around the castle in order to make the enemy's approach difficult. The -or ange trees with bushy leaves make the castle more beautiful.Haemee Castle was one of the filming locations for famous K-drama, ‘Mr. Sunshine’. This castle was also where Admiral Yi Sun-sin, most famous Korean naval commander of Joseon Dynasty, worked once. It is also a place of martyrdom that more than a thou- sand catholic believers were executed while suppressing Catholicism in the late Joseon Dynasty occurred. Korean traditional houses were renovated in the castle to make the atmosphere more like back in the days in Joseon era. Some teahouse and snack area are designed as Korean traditional houses. Hanbok, Korean traditional dress,is available for rentaland Korean traditional kites are available for sale at the site. There are demonstration of people cloth fulling, straw craft, yarn weaving in old style inside the traditional houses and Samulnori performance, Korean traditional performance in the open space. >> Haemee Castle 143, Nammun 2-ro, Haemi-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do http://www.haemifest.com/ >> Gaesimsa Temple At Gaesimsa, you may deeply meditate and learn to open your heart as the name of the temple, Gaesim, is meant ‘Opening the heart’. Gaesimsa temple is one of the four major temples in Chungcheongnam-do and was built in 654, Baekje era.