Gwangyang Central Library Receives Positive Reviews for Successful Humanities Program on the Road

From June 12, 'Dreaming of a Better Community Village' Begins

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Jeonnam Gwangyang Central Library announced on the 8th that the first session of the "Humanities on the Road" program, held non-face-to-face (via ZOOM platform) with about 130 participants since May 6, concluded with positive responses.

Professor Jo Eun-sang from Konkuk University's Department of Literature and Art Therapy led this program, which was evaluated as not only helping participants restore family relationships but also fostering a deep interest in traditional Korean folktales.

Professor Jo shared various traditional folktales such as "The Sun and the Moon," "Living on My Blessings," "The Broad-minded Husband," "The Woodcutter Who Borrowed Fortune," and "The Journey of Seeking Fortune," conveying the humanities perspectives on 'trust' and 'relationships' as understood by our ancestors.

Professor Jo emphasized that "asserting authority in family relationships is not desirable," summarizing that "a healthy family understands that 'I am a flawed person and the other is not perfect either,' showing forgiveness and consideration for each other."

A participant in the lecture said, "It was enjoyable just to listen to the folktales and find the hidden meanings within them, and it made me reflect on whether my family and I have a healthy relationship, thinking that we can build better family ties."

The second session of the "Humanities on the Road" program, starting on the 12th, will feature humanities activist Park Du-gyu as the lecturer, who will give a talk titled "Dreaming of a Better Community Village," exploring the Gwangyang-eup area from a humanities perspective.

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