National Institute of Biological Resources Holds Online Children's Day Event on YouTube Amid COVID-19

Mother Asiatic black bear 'Sseuri' and her baby Asiatic black bears living in Seoul Grand Park Zoo. Photo by Seoul City

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The National Institute of Biological Resources will hold an online Children's Day event on May {$_date from 3 PM for one hour, live-streamed on the National Institute of Biological Resources video (YouTube) channel.

The National Institute of Biological Resources has held various experiential and educational events every year on Children's Day, but this year, to participate in social distancing efforts due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the event has been prepared online. The video channel can be accessed by searching for 'Guknip Saengmul Jawon-gwan' on YouTube.

This year's event features expert lectures on endangered wildlife species, tailored to children's perspectives to capture their interest and attention. The topics include the first-class endangered species and familiar characters from traditional folktales, the tiger and the Asiatic black bear, as well as the second-class endangered species, the white-naped crane.

There is also a gift-giving event for children celebrating Children's Day. During the live broadcast, participants who answer questions related to the lecture correctly in the YouTube chat window will receive cultural gift certificates and other prizes, awarded to 100 people.

Additionally, an online exhibition video has been produced to explain the exhibits as if visitors were experiencing the National Institute of Biological Resources exhibition hall in person.

Director Bae Yeon-jae of the National Institute of Biological Resources said, "I hope this will be a meaningful and enjoyable time for children who find outdoor activities difficult due to COVID-19 to learn about the importance of our biological resources and the need for their conservation and to reflect on these matters."

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