Opening of the '2021 Jinju Craftsperson Festival Hanmadang'

Jinju Craftsmen's Works Exhibition and Sale and Citizen Craft Experience Event Held

Jinju Craftsmen Festival Opening Ceremony
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The opening ceremony of the '2021 Jinju Craftsmen Festival Hanmadang,' organized by the Jinju Craftsmen Association and sponsored by Jinju City, was held at 3 PM on the 9th in Exhibition Hall 1 of the Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center.

This event has been held annually alongside the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival, but this year it is held together with the Jinju Traditional Craft Biennale, allowing visitors to see various works including collaborative pieces by Jinju Craftsmen Association artists and overseas artists.

Jinju Mayor Cho Gyu-il, who attended the opening ceremony, stated, "The strength of Jinju craftsmen, who have a long tradition, played a significant role in being selected as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art," and added, "I hope this event will serve as an opportunity to promote the excellence of Jinju crafts and take a step forward."

During the event period, which continues until the 21st, outstanding works including wood, textile, metal, and hanji crafts by 40 members of the Jinju Craftsmen Association will be on permanent display, and various craft experience and sales events in diverse fields will be held. On weekends, free craft experience events by 12 teams, such as making character cotton dolls and hand mirrors, are also planned.

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