49 Cases of Cultural Heritage Night Tours, 45 Cases Utilizing Traditional Houses and Jonggatjip
The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on the 15th that it has selected 389 projects for next year's regional cultural heritage utilization initiatives. These include 150 projects under 'Saengsaeng Cultural Heritage,' 99 projects under 'Hyanggyo and Seowon Cultural Heritage Utilization,' 49 projects under 'Cultural Heritage Night Tours,' 46 projects under 'Traditional Mountain Temple Cultural Heritage Utilization,' and 45 projects under 'Old Houses and Jongga Utilization.'
Regional cultural heritage utilization projects combine the historical significance and value of cultural heritage, natural heritage, and intangible heritage with local human and material resources. They aim to expand the public's opportunities to enjoy culture and revitalize the local economy. Since starting with Saengsaeng Cultural Heritage in 2008, the scope of these projects has continuously expanded. The theme for next year's programs is 'Responding to Climate Change.' In July, 636 projects from local governments were received, and the excellence of the content and the capacity to operate the projects were evaluated.
Saengsaeng Cultural Heritage concretizes regional cultural heritage as a place for history education and a representative local tourism resource. Eleven new projects are added to the existing 139, including 'The Scent of Culture Blooming at Buyeo Dongheon (Buyeo, Chungnam),' 'Memory! Jeju Haenyeo Culture (Jeju),' 'Three Stories Told by Donggwanwangmyo Shrine (Jongno, Seoul),' 'You Came to Seonyudo Like a Song Dynasty Envoy (Gunsan, Jeonbuk),' and 'Samgang Joomak Landlady, How Are You Doing? (Yecheon, Gyeongbuk).'
Hyanggyo and Seowon Cultural Heritage Utilization transforms hyanggyo and seowon into vibrant cultural spaces that cultivate humanistic spirit and youth character. Eleven new projects are added to the existing 88, including 'Opening the Gate of Seowon (Buk-gu, Daegu),' 'The Dignity of the Seonbi Village (Changwon, Gyeongnam),' 'Yeoju Hyanggyo, the Learning Place of the Seonbi (Yeoju, Gyeonggi),' 'Boeun Hyanggyo Opening Tomorrow (Boeun, Chungbuk),' and 'Memory of Time and Space, Gwangyang Hyanggyo (Gwangyang, Jeonnam).'
Cultural Heritage Night Tours provide cultural experiences specialized for nighttime. Six new projects are added to the existing 44, including 'Jukseo Night Tour, The Best in Gwandong at Night! (Samcheok, Gangwon)' and 'Gyeyang Cultural Heritage Night Tour (Gyeyang, Incheon).'
Traditional Mountain Temple Cultural Heritage Utilization expresses the cultural and heritage value and meaning of traditional mountain temples through experiences, performances, and explorations. Along with the existing 42 projects such as 'Cheonggyesa Story Printing House (Uiwang, Gyeonggi)' and 'The Tiger Carries the Stone Jangseung on Its Back (Naju, Jeonnam),' four new projects will be conducted, including 'Daeung 大雄, In Search of the Great Hero! (Geumjeong, Busan)' and 'Jeondeungsa Myeongbujeon, Illuminating a Beautiful Life (Ganghwa, Incheon).'
Old Houses and Jongga Utilization promotes the transformation of old houses and jongga into local tourism resources through traditional cultural experiences such as clothing, food, housing, and rituals. Eight new projects are added to the existing 37, including 'Blue Future Seocheon Ihabok Old House (Seocheon, Chungnam),' 'Learning Patriotism Spirit at Imcheonggak! (Andong, Gyeongbuk),' 'Dreaming Goheon Old House (Buk-gu, Ulsan),' and 'Gudeuljang Experience at Buksang-ri Ugujeong House (Yeongwol, Gangwon).'
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