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It was designed by Chinese-born Ryukyuan official [[Kaiki]] during the reign of King [[Sho Hashi|Shô Hashi]], and collects water from the "''zuisen''" pure water spring at the palace. When [[Chinese investiture envoys]] were resident on the island, they would celebrate [[Chrysanthemum Festival]] with boats on the pond, while members of the court performed music and dances.
It was designed by Chinese-born Ryukyuan official [[Kaiki]] during the reign of King [[Sho Hashi|Shô Hashi]], and collects water from the "''zuisen''" pure water spring at the palace. When [[Chinese investiture envoys]] were resident on the island, they would celebrate [[Chrysanthemum Festival]] with boats on the pond, while members of the court performed music and dances.
A hall dedicated to the goddess [[Benten]] stands amidst the pond; it was built in [[1502]] along with a small bridge, called Tennyo-bashi, which provides access to the hall.<ref>Gallery labels at [[Tamaudun]].[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/15282595067/sizes/h/]</ref>
==References==
==References==
*"[http://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/storyid-43447-storytopic-121.html Ryûtan]." Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia 沖縄コンパクト事典, Ryukyu Shimpo, 1 March 2003.
*"[http://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/storyid-43447-storytopic-121.html Ryûtan]." Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia 沖縄コンパクト事典, Ryukyu Shimpo, 1 March 2003.
*Plaques on-site at Shuri castle.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/15437125951/sizes/k/]
*Plaques on-site at Shuri castle.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/15437125951/sizes/k/]
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[[Category:Ryukyu]]
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[[Category:Historic Buildings]]
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