This is also known as the H. U. Lee International Gate & Garden. General Master
Haeng Ung Lee, from South Korea, created a fellowship of martial artists that grew into the
American Taekwondo Association. Since 1977, the
ATA's international headquarters have been in Little Rock. Mr. Lee died of cancer in 2000. His wife and the city of Little Rock build the park, located
next to the convention center, in his memory. 80 tons of Arkansas wood was harvested and shipped to South Korea. The base is approximately 25 feet long, 9 feet wide and 30 feet high. the roof is made of clay tiles from South Korea. The handcrafted wood,
granite foundation, roof tiles and paint was shipped back to Little Rock. Five artisan teams from South Korea came to Little Rock to assemble the gate and paint it using "old world" techniques. The gate is painted in the primary colors of South Korea. The outside 2 gates are used for everyday entrance and the center gate is only opened for ceremonial occasions. Cost of the project was $1.4 million.
This is a statue of a male and female student, both bowing. The bowing represents greeting and respect. Each stand 6 ft tall and are dressed in
ATA attire.
The reflective pool, in the shape of the
Songahm star, is 27 feet wide. According to the
ATA, when the outer points of the star are connected, it forms a circle which represents complete balance. The fountain represents the spreading of knowledge. It is 9 feet tall. 9 and 3 are significant numbers in the Asian culture. The fountain contains 3 bowls. The top b
owl is 3 dragon heads; the middle bowl is 6
dragon claws and the bottom bowl is 9
Songahm Stars.
Bust of Eternal Grand Master Lee.
The Statue of
Turtles is 1 big turtle and eight small ones made of polished
granite. It is 2 feet tall, 3
feet wide and 4 feet long. The statue symbolizes long life. Nine turtles together symbolize the unity and
strength of the family.
This is also known as the H. U. Lee International Gate & Garden. General Master Haeng Ung Lee, from South Korea, created a fellowship of martial artists that grew into the American Taekwondo Association. Since 1977, the ATA's international headquarters have been in Little Rock. Mr. Lee died of cancer in 2000. His wife and the city of Little Rock build the park, located next to the convention center, in his memory. 80 tons of Arkansas wood was harvested and shipped to South Korea. The base is approximately 25 feet long, 9 feet wide and 30 feet high. the roof is made of clay tiles from South Korea. The handcrafted wood, granite foundation, roof tiles and paint was shipped back to Little Rock. Five artisan teams from South Korea came to Little Rock to assemble the gate and paint it using "old world" techniques. The gate is painted in the primary colors of South Korea. The outside 2 gates are used for everyday entrance and the center gate is only opened for ceremonial occasions. Cost of the project was $1.4 million.
This is a statue of a male and female student, both bowing. The bowing represents greeting and respect. Each stand 6 ft tall and are dressed in ATA attire.
The reflective pool, in the shape of the Songahm star, is 27 feet wide. According to the ATA, when the outer points of the star are connected, it forms a circle which represents complete balance. The fountain represents the spreading of knowledge. It is 9 feet tall. 9 and 3 are significant numbers in the Asian culture. The fountain contains 3 bowls. The top bowl is 3 dragon heads; the middle bowl is 6 dragon claws and the bottom bowl is 9 Songahm Stars.
Bust of Eternal Grand Master Lee.
The Statue of Turtles is 1 big turtle and eight small ones made of polished granite. It is 2 feet tall, 3 feet wide and 4 feet long. The statue symbolizes long life. Nine turtles together symbolize the unity and strength of the family.
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