Seogangseok, Songpa-gu Mayor, Experiences 'Saengsaeng Munhwajae' with Families of People with Disabilities

[Seoul District News] Songpa-gu Successfully Completes 'Saengsaeng Cultural Heritage Visit in Hanseong Baekje' with Culturally Marginalized Groups, Offering Cultural Enjoyment Experiences from Seokchon-dong Tombs to Lotte World Tower Exploration Planning

Seogang-seok, Mayor of Songpa District (left), participated in the "Saengsaeng Cultural Heritage Visit in Hanseong Baekje" program on the 27th, experiencing events such as "Trying on Baekje Costumes" and "Making Fragrant Pouches."

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Seokgang Seok) announced on the 27th that it successfully concluded the 'Living Cultural Heritage Visit in Hanseong Baekje' program, which involved exploring and experiencing various Songpa heritage sites.

'Living Cultural Heritage Visit in Hanseong Baekje' is a Songpa-gu historical and cultural exploration experience program that was held four times from June 17th with about 120 residents participating. The tour course started at the Hanseong Baekje Museum and included Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs, Mongchontoseong Fortress, Pungnaptoseong Fortress, Seoul Playground, Seokchon Lake, and Lotte World Tower, allowing participants to experience both the history and present of Songpa-gu.

In particular, the fourth event held on the 27th saw Mayor Seokgang Seok of Songpa-gu join in, experiencing Hanseong Baekje culture together with families of disabled residents living in the area.

Mayor Seokgang Seok explained the background of the initiative, saying, “This was prepared to encourage disabled people who had been excluded from cultural heritage exploration and to allow them to enjoy culture and arts together with their accompanying families.”

The disabled families who participated in the program visited various cultural heritage sites in person, feeling the lifestyle and culture of the time, and added to the fun of cultural experience by participating in side events such as ▲trying on Baekje costumes ▲making scented pouches ▲craft workshops.

The district operates the ‘Living Cultural Heritage’ project annually, discovering educational and cultural content such as performances and cultural experiences based on the historical meaning and value inherent in local cultural heritage.

In October, the district plans to hold ‘Feast of Memories_Baekje Capital,’ which recreates various workshops and living spaces inside the Pungnap-dong fortress themed on Baekje culture, as well as operate various cultural experience booths including craft and cultural product exhibitions, and present performances inspired by Baekje culture at the ‘Baekje Dolmal Theater.’

Mayor Seokgang Seok of Songpa-gu stated, “Starting from this year’s event, we are operating it so that not only local residents but also disabled people, foreigners, and international students can participate,” adding, “We will devote all our efforts to developing content that broadens participation opportunities for culturally marginalized groups who had fewer chances to enjoy cultural heritage, so that all classes and generations can enjoy our precious cultural heritage and traditional culture together.”

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