Orangji One-Stop Services: Jindallea Kkot (Azalea Flower)

Jindallea Kkot (Azalea Flower) is another type of flower which you can easily see in Korea during spring. Although it is not as famous as cherry blossoms, it's beauty is not deniable. It is fully bloomed in the mid to late April. By then, you can see the mountain is covered by the pink sea of Azalea.

The most beloved Korean poet, Mr Kim Sowol (1902-1934) even used Jindallea Kkot as the title of his poem. The poem is translated by Mr. Yun Chung as below:

Jindallea Kkot

When you feel disgusted looking at me
And if you feel like leaving me
I will let you go without whining a word

I will go to Yongbyon's Yaksan (mountain)
I will bring an armful of azaleas
I will lay the azalea flowers in the path you'd take

Softly, lightly,
Take one step after another on the fresh flowers
As you're going away

You may go away if you feel disgusted looking at me
I will not let a single tear drop fall
I'd rather die if you leave me, though

Here are some of the Jindallea Kkot that I took during Spring 2014 in Azalea Garden, Bucheon. Enjoy it!