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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>

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. The hall was destroyed in the [[1609]] [[invasion of Ryukyu|invasion of Ryûkyû]], but was rebuilt by [[1621]].<ref>Gallery labels at [[Tamaudun]].[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/15282595067/sizes/h/]</ref>

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