The Silla art exhibition hall is dedicated to showcasing the rich history the hall highlights the kingdom’s artistic achievements and the ways in which its culture has influenced the Korean Peninsula Visitors can experience the grandeur of Silla’s heritage through intricate artifacts and artworks that reflect the kingdom's artistic splendor The first floor of the hall is home to the Buddhist Sculpture Hall where visitors can explore the beauty and visual diversity of Silla Buddhist sculpture This section is divided into three themes: history It presents the messages of hope and comfort embedded in the faith that Buddhism offered during Silla’s reign focusing on the protection of the nation through Buddhist power The legendary stories of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who were believed to directly intervene in the lives of people to offer solace the idealized Buddhist world of the pure lands is depicted through these masterpieces the Buddhist Temple Hall provides insight into the religious architecture of the Silla period and other artifacts excavated from Silla-era temples Notable among the items are relics from famous temples such as Bunhwangsa These objects offer a glimpse into the architectural and spiritual grandeur of the temples that once played a pivotal role in Silla's religious life A delegation of Arab diplomats poses for a group photo during a dinner hosted by the governor of North Gyeongsang New tracks “Kaukuarjuk” and “The Great Angakkuq (feat \What does it sound like when the ancestors sing back Acclaimed Inuit throat-singing duo Silla returns with two powerful singles — “Kaukuarjuk” and “The Great Angakkuq (feat Kevin Qamaniq-Mason)” — that reach across generations and genres to embody Indigenous resurgence Comprised of Charlotte Qamaniq (Iglulik) and Cynthia Pitsiulak (Kimmirut) Silla has been captivating audiences with their genre-defying fusion of katajjaq (Inuit throat singing) the duo has received two JUNO nominations and two Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards for their work with Silla and Rise they assert themselves not only as keepers of tradition — but as creators of future worlds “Inua and Sila is Boss is a double-album concept,” says Charlotte The other side reimagines that world — same roots and storytelling arcs.” These dual singles mark the arrival of both albums: Inua (out June 21) and Sila is Boss (out July 9) “Kaukuarjuk” is a traditional throat song composed by Charlotte’s brother Kevin Qamaniq-Mason — and the name of a powerful Angakkuq (shaman) passed down to him through the Inuit custom of tuq&urausiit (namesake kinship) Performed by Cynthia and Charlotte in powerful rhythmic counterpoint it’s “A reminder that these songs are a tribute to our past and a step forward for using our traditional music in new ways.” Charlotte says open.spotify.com/track/4FFPYo3olTG0wfbCN16aUG “The Great Angakkuq,” transforms that tradition into a cinematic soundscape of off-kilter rhythms and overdriven guitar — a collaboration with Kalalliit (Greenlandic) superproducer Andachan “It begins with footsteps crunching snow and a building storm,” Charlotte shares “Then comes the calm: a moment featuring qiarvaaq — an ancient form of Inuit throat singing with lyrics.” Watch and listen to The Great Angakkuq (feat open.spotify.com/track/7uCWePN7LX7WOlgQdmLeJz are a love letter to Inuit Nunaat (our land): Una Nuna — This LandTigumiattiarlugu — Hold it dearlyPiummarittu — Is so beautifulUumaju — It is alive “Inuit naming isn’t just about identity — it’s about continuity.” says Charlotte and the memories of our loved ones alive for future generations” Both tracks are released under Qamaniq Records The single artwork comes from longtime friend and Iqaluit-born artist Josh Qaumariaq known for his bold acrylic depictions of Arctic wildlife “Josh’s work glows with the light of our people,” Charlotte says “His polar bear paintings remind me of Nanurluk the great polar bear spirit we reference in the next song to come.” Catch Silla live at the following upcoming dates:May 13 – National Arts Centre (Tapiriit) OttawaMay 22 – REMAI Modern (Fireside Chat) SaskatoonMay 23 – REMAI Modern (Klik My Heels) SaskatoonJune 7 – Arts Court (Pique Summer Edition) “This is our way of honouring our ancestors,” Silla writes Contributing Photographer Tracey Savein - South Paw Productionssouthpawproductions@rogers.com About  .  Contact  .  Donation Archaeologists in South Korea have found a 1,300-year-old flush toilet system in the ruins of the Donggung Palace complex This discovery sheds light on how people handled sanitation during the Unified Silla period Kim Gyeong Yeol from the Korean Heritage Service led this project Experts call this the first find of its kind in Korea It gives us a rare look at the advanced hygiene facilities used by the Silla Kingdom’s royal elite The team discovered several flush toilets at Donggung Palace They think the crown prince and his closest attendants used this special toilet It had a drainage system that directed waste straight into a nearby river This ancient toilet system didn’t work like modern flush toilets It required people to pour water by hand to push waste through pipes under the ground Servants likely performed this task to make sure waste was properly removed The toilet had a finely carved granite seat with a central hole It also had stepping stones for foot placement showing a level of comfort and sophistication in an old bathroom This find highlights the importance of sanitation in the Silla Kingdom They ruled a big part of the Korean Peninsula from 668 to 935 CE The fact that this elaborate toilet was in the palace suggests that access to proper hygiene was reserved for the upper echelons of society Other toilets found outside the palace were more like traditional outhouses They just stored waste rather than flushing it away “The toilet that directly discharges it into the river seems to have a hierarchical meaning,” Kim told Live Science This difference highlights the social structure of the time where only the most privileged individuals had access to advanced sanitary solutions Historical records also support the fact that toilets existed in Korea during the Silla era The Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) mentions a toilet on royal grounds as far back as 767 CE when King Hyegong ruled Evidence of similar toilets with seats made of granite and stepping stones has been found at religious sites such as Bulguksa Temple and Hwangnyongsa Temple had cities with flush toilets connected to underground sewage systems Sir John Harrington made a flushing toilet for Queen Elizabeth I in 1596 But it didn’t have a proper S-bend to block odors Despite the growing recognition of ancient sanitation practices studies on ancient toilets in Korea are still underdeveloped By examining organic residues and microorganisms in ancient waste deposits scientists can learn a lot about the diets and overall well-being of past populations More information: Korea Heritage Service and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative The primary objective of these amendments is to improve worker health and productivity by addressing the negative health effects of prolonged standing Recent amendments to Mexico's Federal Labor Law (LFT) have been enacted that may impact operations in Mexico particularly for employers in the supermarket informally referred to as the "Ley Silla" or “chair law,” introduce new obligations for employers to provide seating with backrests for their employees By ensuring that employees have access to appropriate seating the legislation aims to create a more comfortable and efficient work environment requiring employers in service and commerce sectors to provide employees with seating with 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For more information, please see the firm's full disclaimer Life&Culture Key Silla palace site located after decadelong probe A decadelong investigation by Korea Heritage Service has pinpointed a key Silla Kingdom (57 BC-935 AD) palace site revealing the latest findings on the ancient kingdom The conclusion is supported by ample evidence gathered on-site in Gyeongju the city in North Gyeongsang Province that served as Silla’s capital “The ground on the west side of the pond is slightly more elevated than the east side and remnants of structures on the west side stand a little taller This all means the king occupied the west space while his son (occupied) the east space,” KHS chief Choi Eung-chon said at a press conference Thursday were disconnected and the east side had an independent pond Drainage systems for the two spaces were different as well according to officials from the Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage the KHS-run think tank that led the verification processes “Drainage systems show not only the Silla lifestyle in general but the level of engineering skills at the time That all helps us now to better understand the ancient kingdom that is central to Korean history,” a think tank official said Choi also discussed artifacts excavated at Wolseong the Silla capital fortress protecting the royal palace a crystal necklace in a wooden lacquered container The remains of another dog were found in October last year the agency had determined that the dog was part of a human sacrifice ritual for building the fortress as human remains -- bones of men and women believed to be in their 50s -- were also found at the site The KHS said the dogs were found fairly close to each other All the artifacts unearthed appeared burnt and most of them are believed to date from the third century The crystal necklace found in the wooden container is in fair condition who said it would help the agency better identify the kind of ceremonies that took place during the early years of the kingdom up to the fourth century The fact the wooden container was lacquered suggested a luxurious sacrifice Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo the presidential candidate of South Korea’s main liberal Democratic Party holds a lead in a potential three-way race for the country’s next election 15% of Korean wage workers have flexible work schedules: data Azerbaijan urges Korean firms to invest in Alat FEZ UAE seeks Korean partnerships in water management 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength Netflix's 'The Devil’s Plan' returns with star-packed season 2 Seoul to host inaugural 'MyK Festa' in June Yoo Seung-ho returns to stage as Brutus in reimagining of 'Julius Caesar' Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S South Koreans get creative with Parents’ Day gifts Costco’s steep membership hike tests loyalty of Korean shoppers Life&Culture Silla temple burned to ground as fires threaten UNESCO sites Hahoe Village in Andong brace for direct hit was burned to the ground as wildfires rage across southeastern Korea and now threaten two UNESCO-listed sites in Andong in the same province Forest officials announced the temple was completely destroyed at 4:50 p.m built in 681 during the Silla Kingdom (57 BC–935 AD) books and statues earlier in the day as a precaution the agency handling cultural heritage across the country said late Tuesday that it had sent a team of officials and experts to Byeongsanseowon a 17th-century Confucian academy on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list now at risk “We have fire helicopters ready near the Nakdong River,” a KHS official said of preparations underway should fires approach the old academy compound referring to firefighters’ plan to draw water from the country’s longest river While local governments typically respond to emergencies like this Byeongsanseowon is a state-designated historic site that warrants KHS intervention The agency said similar preparations are underway for Hahoe Village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan seven out of 10 village people now carrying the family name Ryu “Fire trucks and firefighters are standing ready,” the official said About 150 people from the village have been evacuated five counts of damage to cultural heritage maintained by the government have been reported so far Gangwon Province; a natural monument in Hadong-gun South Gyeongsang Province; two structures at a Goryeo shrine compound in South Gyeongsang Province; a natural monument in Ulju-gun The wildfires in the Gyeongsang provinces are a greater threat to natural monuments than other forms of heritage because recovery is harder The Hadong ginkgo trees in South Gyeongsang and the Ulsan evergreen trees — the natural monuments that sustained partial damage — will need some time to grow back one of a kind along the country’s eastern coast are significant ecologically as well as historically Tom Marsh – the founding professor of astrophysics at the University of Warwick – was reported missing on La Silla the Chilean authorities announced that they had found Tom’s body approximately 2.5 km from the summit have recently installed a memorial for him on La Silla The memorial is located on the right-hand side of the road from the NTT to SEST with a beautiful backdrop of the slopes down from Cerro La Silla towards the Pan-American Highway and the Pacific Ocean The memorial consists of a steel post at the top of which is mounted a scale model of ULTRACAM triple-beam optical imager that Tom co-developed1 ULTRACAM was the first visitor instrument to use the Visitor Focus of the VLT making Tom a frequent visitor to Paranal and La Silla Tom and his colleagues used ULTRACAM to discover A plaque is mounted on the front of the steel post with some words of remembrance and a diagram of the lines of constant radial velocity in a Keplerian accretion disc around the primary star in a binary system This classic diagram is well known to the hundreds of astronomers around the world who have used the Doppler Tomography technique that Tom co-developed3 for which he was awarded the Herschel Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 2018 We hope visitors to the site who knew Tom may take some comfort on their next visit to La Silla by walking up to the memorial to remember him briefs local reporters on the new findings from its decade-long excavation project on Silla palace site known as Wolseong A scene of the excavation site of Gyeongju's Wolseong a palace complex of the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C.-A.D A small piece of pure gold that measures 3.6 by 1.17 centimeters (0.11 by 0.038 foot) which was discovered at an excavation site of the Donggung Palace It used to be a royal site during the Unified Silla period (668-935) in North Gyeongsang Two birds and flowers are intricately engraved on this piece A graphic image of what an ancient stone toilet with flushable sewage system would have looked like based on the archaeological discoveries near Donggung An ivory die discovered near Donggung [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE] A lacquered wooden box containing a finely preserved crystal necklace Remains of three Silla people from 1,500 years ago were discovered in Gyeongju at the site of a palace complex known as Wolseong Archaeologists have unearthed a pair of unprecedented tombs in the Jjoksaem district of Gyeongju the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BCE–CE 935) This discovery challenges long-standing beliefs about early Korean burial customs Announced by the Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage on Wednesday differ significantly from typical Silla-era burials Silla burials feature a wooden frame (dutneol) encased by an earthen mound and surrounded by a distinctive stone boundary these newly found tombs lack the characteristic stone perimeter “This is the first time we’ve encountered Silla-era tombs without the stone boundary,” an official from the institute stated It is renowned for its extensive historical sites including numerous ancient royal tombs and the Cheomseongdae observatory is a significant burial ground for Silla nobility ruling southeastern Korea during the Three Kingdoms period was known for its sophisticated hierarchical society and rich culture often referred to as the “country of gold.” while tomb J172 contains both a main and an auxiliary chamber both lack the traditional stone boundary and instead feature a unique stone mound structure Among the finds are decorated pottery lids legged bowls with three rows of perforations (samdantuchang) are rare and suggest the high status of the individuals buried here A notable item is a belt ornament combining a convex lens-shaped gilt-bronze piece and a silver-plated iron rim the Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage has conducted annual surveys in this area Their ongoing efforts have identified approximately 40 previously undiscovered Silla tombs and provided critical data on the construction and arrangement of these ancient burial sites the institute aims to explore the central tombs of Gyeongju in greater detail Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Twenty years after its decommissioning, the ESO 1.52-m telescope hosted at our La Silla Observatory in Chile a high-resolution spectrograph developed by a consortium led by the Czech Academy of Sciences The 50-year-old telescope was refurbished in 2022 and it’s now ready to make new cutting-edge astronomical discoveries PLATO Spec, which will conduct observations in visible light, has been designed to screen stars with potential exoplanets — planets orbiting stars other than the Sun. The instrument will help find the most promising stars hosting exoplanet candidates by detecting changes in the host star’s light, as it wobbles due to the planet’s gravitational pull It is so precise that it will be able to detect changes on a star’s velocity down to just 3 m/s which is equivalent to a person running at modest speed The project was developed by the PLATO Spec Consortium which includes the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences (responsible for the telescope modernisation and front end) the German Thuringian State Observatory Tautenburg (calibration unit) the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (spectrograph) the Chilean Universidad Adolfo Ibañez (data processing and pipeline) has been modernised with a top-of-the-line instrument that can be operated remotely The spectrograph will assist space-based observatories in their search for exoplanets, including the European Space Agency’s current PLATO and future ARIEL missions PLATO Spec will be able to confirm their potential detections of exoplanets the size of Jupiter to Neptune and study their atmospheres Its observations will also help better understand the physics and movement of stars in particular to measure the activity level of a star and how it changes over time The consortium will be responsible for 90% of the telescope’s time, with 10% of observations allocated to Chile-based astronomers. After a proprietary period, all data will be made available to the scientific community through the ESO Science archive The project is partially funded by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) Petr Kabáth PLATO Spec Principal Investigator, Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of SciencesOndřejov, CzechiaEmail: kabath@asu.cas.cz Artie HatzesPLATO Spec Team Member, Thuringian State Observatory TautenburgTautenburg, GermanyE-Mail: artie@tls-tautenburg.de Leonardo VanziPLATO Spec Team Member, Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileSantiago, ChileE-Mail: lvanzi@uc.cl Bárbara FerreiraESO Media ManagerGarching bei München, GermanyTel: +49 89 3200 6670Email: press@eso.org We use cookies that are essential for accessing our websites and using our services measure and improve our websites’ performance to enable content sharing via social media and to display media content hosted on third-party platforms The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the 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our Department of Communication your questions will be dealt with the support of the said Department « Back As previously announced an open process to recruit an LPO Director was launched by ESO in late 2023 currently Deputy Director of the La Silla Paranal Observatory and Programme Manager of the Integrated Operations Programme was selected following a competitive process Thomas will begin his service as LPO Director on 1 August 2024 who will remain ESO Director of Operations Thomas will lead the La Silla Paranal Observatory (LPO) into the future In the coming years LPO will undergo a significant transformation through the implementation of the Integrated Operations Programme remote and high performance operations model capable of operating not only La Silla and the VLT and VLTI in Paranal The LPO is one of the three divisions that constitute ESO's Directorate of Operations together with the Data Management and Operations (DMO headed by Michael Sterzik) and ESO ALMA Support Centre 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Cultural Centre Unveils ‘Travelling Korea’ Korean Restaurant to open soon in Abuja-Envoy Jusung Gabriel Park & Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds we want to challenge established preconceptions with a piece that celebrates a different kind of love: loyalty Out of devotion to our rebel spirit – as we showed with our ‘Comandante y Cartón’ Christmas video – our idea is to smash traditional narratives surrounding Valentine’s Day and shed light on a value which goes beyond romantic relationships as a reminder that there is another way to understand human nature we proudly present ‘Silla’ in collaboration with the Sra Rushmore agency It’s a tale that highlights one of the Club’s core values and proves that compromise and devotion are not just limited to romantic partnerships but can also remain intact once ways part can last longer than time and shat some connections This advert was produced by the Club in collaboration with the Sra Rushmore creative agency with which we’ve had a fantastic relationship for over two decades and jointly share the feelings and values of the Rojiblancos.  Get tickets to cheer on Atlético de Madrid Femenino in Alcalá Looking for three more points at the Mendizorroza STARNEWS reported that KBS is planning to produce a new epic historical drama titled “The Chronicles of the Silla-Tang War” (working title) Set during the late Three Kingdoms period of the 600s “The Chronicles of the Silla-Tang War” will depict the intense conflicts among Goguryeo and Tang dynasty of China leading up to the unification of the Three Kingdoms under Silla and its ultimate triumph against Tang The series will feature key historical figures including King Munmu (personal name: Kim Pop Min) Silla’s 30th ruler who completed the unification of the Three Kingdoms; General Kim Yu Sin Silla’s legendary military commander; and King Taejong Muyeol (personal name: Kim Chun Chu) Silla’s 29th ruler who laid the groundwork for unification Jang Hyuk has reportedly been offered the role of Kim Yu Sin while Yoo Joon Sang is reportedly in talks to portray Kim Chun Chu and we are carefully reviewing everything.” “’The Chronicles of the Silla-Tang War’ is currently in the planning stage and nothing has been finalized regarding its title In the meantime, check out Yoo Joon Sang in “Liver or Die” below: Source (1) (2) A video of the Silla Gocheol Unramsa Temple in flames is drawing attention due to the forest fire in Uiseong which was caused by the true story of visitors to the graves a video titled "I hope there will be no damage to the forest fire" was posted on the Gyeongbuk regional media Plus Gyeongbuk YouTube channel The video showed the forest around Unramsa Temple burning in red flames running around wearing masks and gloves and looking at the forest fire as if he was devastated while carrying something added to the sadness of the viewers on the 22nd at the top of the hill in Goesan-ri and Sinjung Taenghwa were moved to the Museum of the Mourning Bureau Uiseong-gun explained that the fire was started by a mistake by a graveyard visitor It is said that a grave visitor reported to 119 that he had set fire while arranging the cemetery Forest authorities struggled to extinguish the fire in the early stages including issuing the third stage of the forest fire but the fire spread quickly with strong winds the forest fire damage area continued to expand Uiseong-gun is reportedly planning to file a complaint against a graveyarder who caused a forest fire in a true story soon on charges of violating the Forest Protection Act Even if it is a mistake under the Forest Protection Act if you burn forests due to negligence and put them in danger you will be sentenced to up to three years in prison or fined up to 30 million won who started a forest fire while burning garbage in 2016 was sentenced to 10 months in prison and 80 million won in compensation who started a forest fire while burning farming byproducts in 2021 the level of punishment will be higher if a forest fire is deliberately launched the so-called "Bongdaesan Fire Squirrel" who has been on forest fires in Ulsan for seven years was confirmed 420 million won in damages in December 2012 Kim was charged with burning 48,465 hectares of forest by setting fire to Mt Margol in Ulsan 37 times and was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Supreme Court ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool The dazzling gilt-bronze statue of the Bodhisattva lay buried in the ground in a remote area of the Korean countryside This standing statue of Avalokiteśvara (pronounced Gwaneum in Korean) was produced with extreme care by the craftsmen of Gyeongju in the eighth and ninth centuries CE After being transferred to a temple in the mountains of Yangyang the statue was buried in a landslide that swallowed the entire temple Fate did not release the statue from its grip until the 21st century It took five years of painstaking work removing greenish rust and dirt before the statue could return to the light This is the gripping tale behind the gilt-bronze standing statue of Avalokiteśvara excavated at the Seollim Temple site in Yangyang The statue has been displayed at a special exhibition called the “Reclaimed Light from the Unified Silla Period” at the Chuncheon National Museum since May the statue underwent a lengthy restoration period that has made it one of the most stunning ancient Buddha statues on the Korean Peninsula the gilt-bronze standing statue of Avalokiteśvara is 66.7 cm (26.2 in) tall The statue is not only the largest of the non-monolithic gilt-bronze statues from the Unified Silla period with a known place of excavation It’s also the only Buddha statue in the country that shows traces of coloration with pigments and ink on the hair Following its restoration at the Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center in 2021 the statue was first displayed to the public at the Central Buddhist Museum last year While the current exhibition is not the statue’s first public appearance it’s more noteworthy than last year’s exhibition Preservation experts at the Chuncheon National Museum collaborated to restore details on the aura behind the statue and some of the decorative beads allowing viewers to admire every detail of the statue The Seollim Temple’s statue is considered the most decoratively gorgeous and outstanding of any ancient Buddhist statue in Korea Perhaps the best way to decorate a statue is to layer several areas with jewelry to maximize the visual effect That’s the approach that was put to excellent use in the statue excavated from the Seollim Temple site The patterns of flames and vines on the aura were made with openwork that exquisitely harmonizes with the splendor of the body chest and stomach of the Avalokiteśvara statue Above the gentle folds of the clothing is a necklace of baubles shaped like flower blossoms is a square ornament of exquisite construction that represents the height of decorative extravagance Aiding the viewing experience is a museum light that grows brighter and dimmer in intervals An interesting comparison can be drawn between this statue and the Baekje-era gilt-bronze Avalokiteśvara statue that was returned to Japan after being exhibited at the Ho-Am Art Museum in Yongin Both the statues can be regarded as masterpieces reflecting the Buddhist belief artistry and technique of the two kingdoms of Silla and Baekje But the ingenuity and childlike expression of the Baekje statue contrasts with the gravity and benevolence of the Silla statue from the Seollim Temple site Those distinctive characteristics of Buddhist statues of the Silla dynasty strike a contrast with Buddhist statues of the Tang and Song dynasties of China which are solemn yet show secularization in bodily features and Buddhist statues of the contemporaneous Heian period of Japan which have frightening facial expressions that are supposed to drive away demons shows how the Buddhist artistry of the Unified Silla period developed and matured in its representation of figures while carrying on the tradition of gold craftsmanship evident in crowns and other jewelry found in Silla burial mounds of the fifth and sixth centuries Please direct questions or comments to [english@hani.co.kr]