Enjoy Korean traditional culture, exhibition of intangible cultural assets, traditional music, and more!
Konkuk University (KU) Museum and the Office of Int'l Affairs, sponsored by the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea (CHA), present a series of special events and activities for international students, multicultural families, and the general public.
Once every month starting from April, there will be demonstrations of Korean traditional seasonal customs and opportunities to participate in the respective cultural activities. Mark your calendar, reserve your spot or sign up, and enjoy Korean traditional culture right here on Konkuk campus! (Participation is free of charge.)
Program 1. Traditional Seasonal Customs
- Dates: April - December, 2015; total of six programs (see below for exact dates)
- Participants: International Students, Multicultural Families, General Public
- Location: Gyeongwondang Hall, Dojeonggung House, Konkuk University Campus
- Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
- List of Programs
Date
Seasonal Customs
Content
April 8
Hansik
(寒食)
Making kites, tuho (pitch-pot), jegichagi (shuttlecock game)
May 13
Coming-of-age Ceremony
(成年式)
Demonstration of custom, Hanbok (Korean traditional costume) experience, learning how to bow
June 3
Dano
(端午)
Making folk painting fan
Sept. 9
Chuseok
(秋夕)
Making traditional ddeok (rice cake), jegichagi, tuho (pitch-pot)
Oct. 7
Jungangjeol
(重陽節)
Making straw craft and yuja hwachae (citron fruit salad)
Dec. 2
Dongji
(冬至)
Making and tasting patjuk (read bean porridge), making a wish (soji – burning prayer paper)
Program 2. Exhibition & Demonstration of Intangible Cultural Assets
● Sub-program 1. Demonstration and Experience of Craft Making
- Dates: April 29 & Sept. 23, 2015
Major Intangible Cultural Asset
April 29
Tongyeongbiyeon
(Tongyeong Kite)
Demonstration and exhibition of kite making, making tongyeongbiyeon, flying kite
Sept. 23
Gungsijang
(Bow and Arrow Making)
Demonstration and exhibition of bow making, making traditional bow, archery experience
● Sub-program 2. Exhibition of Traditional Handicrafts
- Date: April 22-29 & Sept. 16-23, 2015
- Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Exhibition Details
Exhibition Details
April 22-29
Tongyeongbiyeon (Tongyeong Kite) and traditional kites
Sept. 16-23
Traditional bow and arrows
Program 3. East Meets West: Performances of Korean Traditional Music and Classical Music
- Dates: May 14 & Oct. 28, 2015
Performance
May 14
Gugak
(Korean Traditional Music)
A unique cultural performance of fusion music (classical, jazz, pop, etc.) using traditional Korean instruments
Oct. 28
(Korean Traditional Music) & Classical Music
A variety of cultural performances including pansori (Korean opera), Korea traditional music, and classical music
* Location of Dojeonggung House: Near Arts & Crafts Bldg.
(Campus Map: http://www.konkuk.ac.kr/eng/jsp/About/about_1_5.jsp)
* How to Participate: Reserve by phone (02-450-3881~2) or sign up online (http://blog.naver.com/kumuse)
* Each event is limited to 30 persons
Learn about KU Museum: http://www.konkuk.ac.kr/eng/jsp/About/about_5_5.jsp
More reading on Dojeonggung House: http://www.konkuk.ac.kr/.../newsletter/december2014/news03.jsp
Posted by Eun Jin Cho