A Visit to the Goesan County People's Cauldron and Traditional Market
I visited the enormous Goesan County People's Cauldron, located in Dongbu-ri, Goesan-eup, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do.
Its upper diameter is 5.68m, height is 2.2m, and circumference is 17.85m – quite impressive, right?
It weighs a staggering 43.5 tons.
This cauldron, situated on one side of the Goesan Administrative Welfare Center, was created and exhibited thanks to the support of Goesan residents and expatriates.
The upper part of the cauldron is sculpted with twin dragons holding a Yeouiju (a mythical orb), and the lid is adorned with 12 turtles and hibiscus flowers.
The names of the county and its 11 towns and villages are inscribed on the 12 openings, embodying the wishes of the residents for the endless development and prosperity of the region, and for the emergence of many talented individuals who will bring honor to their hometown.
After admiring the Goesan County People's Cauldron, I felt a bit peckish, so I headed to the nearby Goesan Traditional Market.
The market days in Goesan Market are the 3rd and 8th of each month.
Specifically, the 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, and 28th.
Visiting on a market day means encountering a bustling crowd of visitors.
The market is quite large and offers a wide variety of food and attractions, making it a lot of fun to explore.
First, I parked in the traditional market parking lot and went to look around.
I was grateful that the parking lot was open to visitors for free.
It had been a while since I went to the market on a market day, and it was a lot of fun because there were so many things to see. They were selling chestnuts, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins, which are all delicious right now, and I also saw doraji (bellflower root). I've been enjoying chestnuts so much lately, eating them raw and steamed almost every other day, so I was happy to see them.
I saw a stall selling nostalgic "pulppang" (a type of Korean street snack) and waited in line to try some.
It was so popular that I had to wait about 10 minutes to get some, but it tasted just like I remembered from long ago – so delicious!
These days, hodugwaja (walnut cakes) and bungeoppang (fish-shaped bread) are more common, but it was great to be able to eat pulppang at the market.
It felt strange and nostalgic to eat pulppang with my children, just like I used to eat it with my parents at the market when I was a child.
Pulppang is characterized by its chewy texture, unlike bungeoppang.
It was also fun to watch the vendor's skillful hands as he grilled the pulppang, bringing out its true flavor.
As I passed by a stall selling honey, the owner offered me a taste of honey on a yogurt spoon.
It's not often that you see free samples like that these days.
I tried it, found it delicious, bought some honey, and continued exploring the market.
The lively atmosphere of the market day is both familiar and a great way to experience the unique characteristics and atmosphere of the Goesan region of Chungcheongbuk-do.
There was also a large selection of fresh seafood.
The fish all looked great, but the cuttlefish really caught my eye.
It was my first time seeing such impressive cuttlefish, so I found it fascinating.
The crabs were also in season and looked plump and delicious.
It reminded me of the crab stew my mom made for me recently, which was so delicious. I saw many people who came to buy seasonal crabs.
The Goesan Traditional Market in Chungcheongbuk-do offers a charming market day scene.
I hope you can visit with your family, create memories, and enjoy delicious food.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/cbkb21/224048441955
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