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. |