Namwon-si Bojeol-myeon Publishes Hidden 'Bojeol-myeonji' of Treasures and Loyalty with Diaspora

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] A total of 1,535 residents of Bojeol-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk, along with about 500 expatriates, joined forces to find the village's historical traditions and roots, resulting in the creation of the "Bojeol-myeonji" which began in October 2015 and has now been published as a book.

According to Namwon-si on the 12th, the Bojeol-myeonji Compilation Committee (writers Lee Hyunki, Ahn Jaewon, Kim Hagwang) recently published the historical, geographical, and anthropological report titled "Bojeol-myeonji (寶節面誌) ? The Story of Bojeol Where Treasures and Integrity Are Hidden."

To ensure living historical verification, they conducted over 30 field surveys and even discovered fortress ruins estimated to date back to the Baekje period.

Composed of a total of 9 chapters (593 pages), "Bojeol-myeonji" records the footsteps of Bojeol from its origins to the present, starting with the history of Manhaengsan Cheonhwangbong, a famous site in Bojeol, and covering the village, clan origins, education, notable figures, and landmarks. In particular, the photo club "Bosanova" (President So Sunsin), composed of expatriates, contributed their talents, combining current images with unearthed historical photos to enhance the pleasure of reading and viewing.

Completed with the cooperation and support of residents, expatriates, local organizations, and Namwon-si, a total of 3,000 copies of "Bojeol-myeonji" have been published and distributed since the 6th to Bojeol residents, expatriates, and sponsors.

The publication commemorative event will be decided based on the progress of COVID-19.

Lee Hyunki, the compilation committee chairman, said, "'Bojeol-myeonji' was entirely created by the people of Bojeol, from field surveys to data organization, editing, and publishing," and added, "We hope people will think about why they should love Bojeol and how they should love it."

A panoramic view of Cheonhwangbong Peak on Manhaengsan Mountain, embracing Bojeol-myeon.

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