Symbols
Andong, the Capital of Korean Spirit
- About Andong
- Symbols
Symbols
- The City Bird : Magpie
- Magpie lives on the hills close to quiet villages and often flies around the villages. It is thought to be a good omen for a Magpie to be found singing on the gate, roof, or wall when a precious guest is coming.
- City Tree : Gingko Tree
- The Gingko Tree is a long-living tree and easy to grow.
It symbolizes the prosperity, victory, cooperation, and unity of the people.
- The City Flower : Apricot Flowers
- The Apricot Tree blooms flowers before it bears leaves, so it is beautiful. As one of the Four Gracious Plants, its integrity is compared to that of a scholar.
City Logo
The spirit of noble scholars as the center of Korean traditional culture are reflected in the image of Taegeuk (the Korean Yin and Yang Symbol). In addition, green and blue colors show a clean natural environment upstream of the Nakdong River.
The traditional Five Colors of Korea are used as the primary colors to modernize and succeed the identity of Korean culture and the spirit of noble scholars. Overall, the symbol of infinity is expressed dynamically.
Characters
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- A nobleman who succeeded as the leader of Andong after supporting his single mother and younger brothers in poverty. Represents the image of Andong, a city of education and philosophy, based on the Confucian spirit, which is the core of Andong’s culture.
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- Inspired by Madame Jang of Andong and Mademoiselle Yeoni of Jebiwon. This girl is an explorer with a keen sense, culinary skills, confidence, and benevolence. She represents the image of city of taste with the tradition of food of noble family based on the benevolence of Andong’s Buddhist culture.
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- The magical city bird of Andong and the messenger of good news. A naughty character that symbolizes the humor of Andong and adds the fun factor to the dry image of the people of Andong based on the folk religion that delivers the humble wishes of the people of Andong.
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- An old man and helper inspired by Nongam Yi Hyeonbo, a literary scholar/politician who represents the Cheosa Literature. Symbolizes the Cheosa image of Andong and the image of exciting cultural city as an elegant poet.
