Nowon Mathematics Culture Center Leads the Popularization of Mathematics

November 28 Special Lecture 'Mathematical Journey with History'... Exploring the Mathematical Footprints Left by Our Ancestors... December Experience Programs Include Making Eco Bags, Latin Square Pot Holders, and Trees... Registration Opens November 18 on Seoul Public Service Reservation, First-Come, First-Served

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Nowon-gu (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that the 'Nowon Math Culture Center' is leading the popularization of mathematics by offering not only interesting math exhibition experiences but also various creative programs.

First, the November special lecture "A Mathematical Journey with History" will be held on the 28th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

It will be an engaging time to uncover the mathematical secrets hidden in the systems, games, inventions, and architectural works created by our ancestors. Lee Kwang-yeon, author of "Seeing Mathematics in Korean History," will be the lecturer. Anyone from middle school students and above can attend, and the recruitment capacity is 50 people.

The December creative experience activities are also worth noting. On the first and second Sundays of December (6th and 13th), from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, the program will be conducted for 10 elementary school students in grades 1 to 3. Participants will enhance their mathematical creativity by making Chilgo eco bags and Latin pattern pot holders.

Weekend family experiences are also prepared. In celebration of the upcoming Christmas, a Sierpinski pyramid tree-making activity using a Super 4D frame will be held. Families can learn about the concept of fractals by creating tree models based on the Sierpinski triangle and pyramid principles together.

This will take place on December 5th and 12th from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the multipurpose room of the Nowon Math Culture Center, targeting up to three families with a maximum of four members including elementary school students.

Additionally, an exhibition commentary program is operated for individual visitors. It explains the mathematical principles hidden in various exhibits. The program runs four times a day (10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, lasting about one hour, and is held in front of the "Mathematics and the World: A Glimpse of the History of Mathematics" exhibit on the second floor.

All participation applications are by advance reservation and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations can be made starting from the 8th on the Seoul Public Service Reservation website.

The operating hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and the admission fee is 1,000 KRW for youth and children, and 2,000 KRW for adults. The center is closed every Monday and on public holidays.

Meanwhile, the Nowon Math Culture Center opened in October 2019 as the first of its kind among basic local governments nationwide. It was designed mainly with hands-on exhibits to learn mathematical principles through direct touching and making, rather than just visual displays, aiming to correct the prejudice that mathematics is difficult. Within 100 days of opening, over 50,000 visitors came.

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the district has implemented closures and flexible operations to comply with social distancing, while enhancing the quality by maintaining exhibits and diversifying educational programs.

Also, a musical fountain was installed in front of the Math Culture Center, and events such as the 2020 Moonlight Walk and Danghyeoncheon Water Festival have been held, establishing it as a cultural and educational landmark in Nowon.

Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, "We will strive to make this a space that contributes to the popularization of mathematics, not just a simple exhibition experience center, through diverse and beneficial content and programs," and added, "We will also hold various events centered around nearby Danghyeoncheon to encourage natural visits."

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