Gochang Nongak Transmission Education Center, Commendation from the Commissioner of the Cultural Heritage Administration

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] The Gochang Nongak Transmission Education Center in Jeonbuk announced on the 15th that it was selected as an excellent institution in the 2019 Intangible Cultural Heritage Transmission Education Center Revitalization Project and received a commendation from the Cultural Heritage Administration Commissioner.

The Cultural Heritage Administration praised the Gochang Nongak Transmission Education Center's systematic 'regular education program' and 'residential program,' where anyone can visit anytime to learn and enjoy Gochang Nongak.

Last year, the Transmission Education Center conducted a regular education program (Gochang Nongak, Embracing People) every Wednesday and a week-long residential program each season.

Participants could receive specialized training in their areas of expertise through specialized courses such as Kkwaenggwari (small gong), Seoljanggu (small drum), and Gokkal Sogo Dance.

Through this, numerous university students nationwide and members of general social pungmul clubs visited Gochang to learn Nongak and performed together with local Nongak groups.

The Gochang Nongak Transmission Education Center will continue various revitalization projects this year. Starting in March, a level-based Pungmul class will be operated through the 'Gochang Nongak Traditional Arts School' program held every Wednesday.

Also, through the 'Gochang Where the Gut Blooms All Year Round' program, in winter (January-February), spring (April), summer (July-August), and autumn (October), participants can receive in-depth and systematic education through a 7-night, 8-day Gochang Nongak residential training program.

In addition to instrument education, there are various programs such as Gut stories about the people and rituals of Gochang Nongak and miscellaneous experience activities, allowing many people to build friendships.

Gu Jae-yeon, president of the Gochang Nongak Preservation Society, said, "Through the Transmission Education Center revitalization project, we were able to introduce the charm of Gochang Nongak to more people," adding, "This year as well, we will create a Gochang Nongak Transmission Education Center where many people can enjoy and have fun."

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