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- What are the two giant bronze statues mentioned in the text and what is the significance of the place where they are located?
- What are the two giant bronze statues mentioned in the text and what is the significance of the place where they are located?
The two giant bronze statues are of the disappeared leaders and are located at the destination of the pilgrimage for all North Koreans. It is considered a sacred place where three rules must be respected: bowing in front of the statues, taking photos only if the statues are fully included, and buying a bunch of flowers to pay homage to the eternal leaders.
- What feeling does the narrator have about buying the bunch of flowers, and what does the narrator predict will happen to the flowers?
- What feeling does the narrator have about buying the bunch of flowers, and what does the narrator predict will happen to the flowers?
The narrator feels like a hypocrite for buying the bunch of flowers, and predicts that the flowers will end up back at the florist's stand the next day for the other tourists to buy.
- What task is the woman seen doing on Sunday morning, and how is she described by the narrator?
- What task is the woman seen doing on Sunday morning, and how is she described by the narrator?
The woman is seen cleaning the stairs on Sunday morning, and she is described by the narrator as someone who is proud and dedicated to the well-being and development of the country.
- What explanation does the narrator receive about the woman's actions, and what emotion does the narrator express after being told this?
- What explanation does the narrator receive about the woman's actions, and what emotion does the narrator express after being told this?
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- What is the significance of the action that Guirdie takes, and how does it impact the narrator?
- What is the significance of the action that Guirdie takes, and how does it impact the narrator?
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Study Notes
Visiting the Korean Northern Shrine
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The shrine is a sacred place where one must respect three rules:
- Take photos only when they include the entire statue
- Bring a bouquet of flowers as an homage to the eternal leaders
- Remain quiet and calm
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The two giant bronze statues of the leaders are a popular destination for tourists
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The author felt guilty for asking too many questions and decided to calm down and focus on filming the scenery
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The author was hesitant to buy a bouquet of flowers because they thought it would be resold to other tourists the next day
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An elderly woman was seen cleaning the stairs on Sunday morning, demonstrating the civic duty of citizens to contribute to the well-being and development of their country
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The author was proud to be guided by Guirdie, who explained the importance of citizens' civic duty
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Test your knowledge of North Korea with this quiz! From famous landmarks and historical figures to cultural customs and traditions, see how much you know about this enigmatic country.
