Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
A good memory and high levels of intelligence are what elephants are admired for in Asian culture, and in Korea, elephants symbolize wisdom and longevity. They are considered to bring good luck and prosperity. But why is it that elephants are the victims of so much suffering?
I would first like to introduce you to my hometown of Grimbergen. Grimbergen is a municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, 10 kilometers north of the capital, Brussels. Grimbergen is the brand name of a variety of Belgian abbey beers. Originally made by Norbertine monks in the Belgian town of Grimbergen, it is now brewed by different breweries in Belgium, France, Poland, and Italy, and is even imported to Korea.
