Gwangju Seo-gu, Operation of Training Program for Experts Utilizing Local Cultural Heritage

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Daeseok) announced on the 24th that it will conduct training to cultivate experts for the utilization of local cultural heritage.

This training program is being promoted as part of the 2021 Seo-gu Saengsaeng Cultural Heritage Project (The Wind Blowing in the Seochang Fields).

It will be held at Byeokjin Seowon in Pungam-dong, organized by the Gwangju Munhwa Naru Association (President Park Guhwan).

Started in 2015, the 'Saengsaeng Cultural Heritage Project' is a cultural heritage utilization project sponsored by the Cultural Heritage Administration, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and Seo-gu, and organized by the Gwangju Munhwa Naru Association to widely promote the cultural heritage around Seochang to citizens and provide various cultural experience programs.

Recently, as family-based activities have become more active due to COVID-19, the utilization of cultural heritage has also shifted to small-scale, immersive experience programs, increasing demand for such programs.

In line with this trend, Seo-gu planned a small-scale customized immersive experience program to enhance engagement with cultural heritage and decided to promote 'Cultural Heritage Utilization Expert Training' to cultivate professionals who will conduct these programs.

▲This training, consisting of theory on cultural heritage and cases of cultural heritage utilization nationwide ▲and practical training on cultural heritage utilization, will be held from the 7th of next month with a total of 15 lectures (10 theory sessions and 5 practical sessions).

After completing the training, participants will regularly plan and conduct programs at Seo-gu cultural heritage sites, serving as a bridge to help citizens easily access cultural heritage and enjoy various programs. They will also actively develop and distribute experiential teaching materials and video resources, working as cultural heritage utilization experts.

Applications can be submitted through the Gwangju Munhwa Naru website until the 2nd of next month, and 15 general citizens will be recruited.

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