I once took a family trip to Jindo- a small island at the southwestern most tip of Korea.
Unlike many touristy islands that are busy and highly developed, Jindo felt simple, peaceful,and warm.
What really surprised me was that some homes had family graves right next to them.
It was something I'd never seen before.
But I learned that in Jindo people keep their ancestors close, not only in their hearts, but also in their everyday lives. It's easier for them to hold memorials or take care of the graves, and it help them remeber their roots.
I found that really meaningful.
This experience showed me how the people of Jindo live in harmony with nature and tradition, and it left a deep impression on me.
Hello, Ms. Judy! Jindo sounds like such a special place, so calm and deeply rooted in tradition. I was especially struck by the graves beside the homes. Thats something Ive never heard of, and it shows such profound respect for ancestors. Living so closely with their history. Its beautiful and powerful. I can see why it left such a lasting impression on you.
-T. Sonny
I once took a family trip to Jindo- a small island at the southwestern most tip of Korea.>I once took a family trip to Jindo—a small island at the southwesternmost tip of Korea.
Unlike many touristy islands that are busy and highly developed, Jindo felt simple, peaceful,and warm.
>>Correct!What really surprised me was that some homes had family graves right next to them. >>Correct!
It was something I'd never seen before.
>>Correct!
But I learned that in Jindo people keep their ancestors close, not only in their hearts, but also in their everyday lives.
>>But I learned that in Jindo, people keep their ancestors close, not only in their hearts, but also in their everyday lives.
It's easier for them to hold memorials or take care of the graves, and it help them remeber their roots.
>>Its easier for them to hold memorials or take care of the graves, and it helps them remember their roots.I found that really meaningful. >>Correct!
This experience showed me how the people of Jindo live in harmony with nature and tradition, and it left a deep impression on me.
>>Correct!