Korean Cranes Rising (Korean War Memorial), Jon Havener

What do cranes have to do with Korea? This question isn’t on the recording The four entwined cranes in this sculpture, ancient symbols of peace, represent the four nations in the Korean conflict: the United States, China, North Korea, and South Korea. In many cultures, cranes have been recognized for their beauty, lifespan, pair bonding, and dancing. In fact, a crane dance has been performed for the last 1300 years in Korea. Walk around the sculpture. Sit on one of the benches. Consider it in relation to its surroundings. What do you notice about the sculpture now that you’ve studied it?