Gwangju Buk-gu Operates 'Augmented Reality Program' During Design Biennale Period

'Biennale Running Man' at Jungoe Park Area

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Moon In) announced on the 12th that it will operate a game-type augmented reality program called ‘Biennale Running Man’ at the Biennale Exhibition Hall and Jungoe Park area during the 9th Gwangju Design Biennale.

The Buk-gu Delicious Art Travel Center prepared this to promote the Design Biennale and revitalize local tourism. It is an augmented reality game based on the Global Positioning System (GPS), similar to Pok?mon Go.

Participants use a bow and smartphone, which implement augmented reality (AR), to fight zombie thieves trying to steal artworks and complete missions.

After completing the mission and finishing the game, participants receive a certificate of experience and a wooden plaque.

You can participate in the game by visiting the experience booth located at the plaza of the Biennale Exhibition Hall, and the cost is 1,000 won.

Meanwhile, Buk-gu opened the Delicious Art Travel Center on the first floor of the Namdo Local Food Museum in Samgak-dong last month to revitalize local art tourism through travel program operations, support for tourism companies, and artists.

The Art Travel Center operates various art travel programs for residents, such as ‘Cultural Arts Tour Delicious Art Picnic,’ ‘Lake Ecological Garden Outing with a Photographer,’ and ‘Wise Camping Class.’

In particular, it provides travel convenience services and tourism information, including luggage storage, information search, augmented reality photo experiences, and travel content promotion.

Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, “We expect the smart tourism program Biennale Running Man to add special fun to the Design Biennale viewing and the Jungoe Park cultural arts belt travel,” and added, “We will continue to promote various travel support projects utilizing the region’s excellent cultural and artistic resources.”

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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