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The Changing of the Guard...and my clothes.

2009-07-01, Seoul, Korea, South

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I decided to check out the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Deoksugung Palace. Upon arrival, I was approached by a Korean woman that asked if I would like to participate in the ceremony. Once I learned that it involved hitting a large drum, I gave a resounding YES.

Well, it also involved changing into some traditional clothing. You'll see what I mean.


Picture of Preparing to hit the drum.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of Watching the procession.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of Posing with the main drummer.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of Grip it and rip it!. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of I love big drums.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of Changing the guard.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of Musicians.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of Musicians.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of Musicians.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of Conductor.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.
Picture of Musicians.. Taken 2009-07-01 in Seoul, Korea, South by traveler Sbennetj3.

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