Gwangju Donggu District announced on April 22 that it has appointed a total of 24 children as child heritage interpreters after they completed the 'Donggu Children's National Heritage Interpreter Training Program'.
This marks the second year of the 'Donggu Children's National Heritage Interpreter Training Program,' which is designed to train children to serve as interpreters who introduce the region's national heritage and history from a child's perspective. This year, the program received applications from 2.5 times the number of available spots, reflecting strong interest from both children and parents.
The 24 children selected through an open recruitment process are fourth to sixth grade elementary school students who either reside in Donggu or attend elementary schools within Donggu. Over two months, from March to April, they participated in theoretical education on local national heritage and history, as well as field trips to heritage sites. Through these activities, they were able to directly experience and learn about national heritage, enhancing their interpretation skills.
After completing the program, the 'Donggu Children's National Heritage Interpreters' will serve as guides at the 'Gwangju National Heritage Night Tour', held at 5·18 Democracy Square and around Seoseok Elementary School, introducing Donggu's national heritage to visitors.
Im Taek, the head of Donggu District Office, stated, "The Children's National Heritage Interpreter Training Program provides a meaningful opportunity for Donggu's children to think independently about the region's national heritage and history." He added, "I hope that, through the Gwangju National Heritage Night Tour with the child interpreters, citizens will be able to experience the region's national heritage in an easy and engaging way."
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