Jongno Hanbok Photo Exhibition Held... Grand Prize 'Children Wearing Masks and Hanbok'

Available until October 29 at Maronie Park and Cheongjin Park... Exhibition of Award-Winning Hanbok Photos from 2018 to 2021 Competitions

2021 Hanbok Photo Contest Grand Prize Winning Work

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) is holding the "2021 Jongno Hanbok Photo Exhibition" to widely promote the excellence and beauty of our elegant traditional clothing in celebration of the Autumn Hanbok Culture Week designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The exhibition will be held for three weeks until the 29th of this month at two locations: Marronnier Park (104 Daehak-ro) and Cheongjin Park (146-3 Cheongjin-dong).

This exhibition was organized to break away from the stereotype that hanbok is only worn on special occasions and to spread a culture of naturally enjoying hanbok in everyday life.

To this end, the district previously held a hanbok photo contest in August and September, receiving 4,015 hanbok photos each holding precious stories. Reflecting the COVID-19 era, the grand prize this year was awarded to a work depicting children wearing masks while going on an outing.

In addition to the grand prize, a total of 42 winning works selected through a balanced evaluation of completeness, artistry, and creativity can be seen at the exhibition.

Moreover, winning works from 2018, 2019, and 2020 are also showcased, adding richness to the hanbok exhibition.

The exhibition’s subtitle is “The Moment Tradition Became Everyday Life.” The photos capture warm and affectionate everyday scenes, from children wearing hanbok on their way to school, to visiting grandmother’s house for holidays, and a mom’s homemade corner hanbok fashion show.

Additionally, starting from Saturday the 9th until Sunday the 24th, Jongno-gu is holding the representative brand festival 「Jongno Hanbok Festival」. Considering the prolonged COVID-19 situation, the festival is planned mainly with online programs so that citizens can safely experience hanbok culture.

Main programs include ▲ Hanbok fashion show “Hanbok, Harmony with Jongno” (non-face-to-face) ▲ Jongno Hanbok Road Project “Hanbok You Want to Wear, Jongno Good for Walking” (face-to-face and non-face-to-face) ▲ Jongno Hanbok Pride Contest (non-face-to-face), among others.

For more detailed information on the festival schedule and programs, please visit the Jongno Hanbok Festival website or contact the festival office directly.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong said, “This exhibition will be a meaningful occasion to share not only the beauty of hanbok but also memories and everyday life with each other. I hope many people exhausted by COVID-19 can heal by enjoying hanbok photos at Marronnier Park and Cheongjin Park. We also ask for your great interest in the Jongno Hanbok Festival, which runs until the 24th.”

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