Taeguk’s little brother: The other Favela-Anchang Village
Anchang village is very much off the radar in Busan. If you thought Taeguk village was random, then check out this little town.
Words & Pictures: Ben Cowles
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Welcome to Anchang Village:
A penniless hillside village on the outskirts of Busan.
Take a seat
I’ll show you around.
Streets of colour:
An ancient woman teeters through one of the many alleyways
Art:
Emulating the success of Taeguk village, Anchang has turned itself into a living art gallery.
The Streets Ya’ll:
Taking in this neighbourhood, it’s blatantly obvious Busan’s green hasn’t found its way up here.
Funky:
The village is very much off the beaten track. But a small number of tourists have forged their way up here
Who lives in a house like this?:
The facades of most houses are adored with some sort of art
Free to chill:
The cats don’t seem to be vilified up here as they are back in the big, dirty city.
Diamond Bridge:
Any nook or cranny can be a canvas.
Spot the dog:
It’s hard to believe this is the rich Korea.
Skool:
The hum of the affluent city can still be heard, mind.
Pink Geese:
Most art is arrayed down the main street leading to/from the village
Where are the skyscrapers?:
A sweeping view of the second city can be reaped upon. Even if a little smoggy on this day.
How many Buddha’s does it take to....:
A peculiar temple to happen across.
The King:
So overcome with elation at meeting a westerner, the monk excitedly dusted off his English, boasted his celebrity connects and treated me to a few renditions of Elvis tunes. He made me laugh so much, I didn't mind his attempts to cultivate my soul to his cultish sect of Buddhism
Speed 3 Revenge of the Ajuma:
If you fancy checking this place out, take the No.1 mini bus from Bomil station, exit 5
Wrapped:
All photos by the Monkey Boy
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