"Hanbok is Chinese" ... Miryang City to Hold Citizen Model Hanbok Fashion Show

One Step Forward in Hanbok, Hanbok Waves with Citizens

Miryang City in Gyeongnam will hold the '2022 Miryang Citizen Model Hanbok Fashion Show' at Yeongnamnu.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Wook] Recently, as the entire nation is outraged by China’s blatant ‘theft of Korean culture,’ a local government has received praise for deciding to hold a fashion show featuring ordinary citizens as models to promote and spread the excellence of Hanbok.

Miryang City in Gyeongnam Province will hold the ‘2022 Miryang Citizen Model Hanbok Fashion Show’ at Yeongnamru, a representative pavilion of Korea, on the 22nd.

This event is a project continuously selected under the ‘Hanbok Culture Regional Hub Support Contest’ and will be held at 2:30 PM at Yeongnamru in connection with the ‘2022 Hanbok Culture Week’ hosted by the Korea Craft & Design Cultural Promotion Agency.

Under the theme ‘Beautiful Hanbok, from Tradition to Fusion,’ 23 traditional Hanboks and 19 daily Hanboks will be showcased by 42 general and Miryang citizen models.

Citizen models were selected last September and underwent six weeks of posture correction and walking training. Thirty citizen models ranging in age from 8 to 70 will take the stage.

In addition, various side events such as a Hanbok concert with commentary, Hanbok and craft experiences, and exhibitions of costumes of historical figures from Miryang are planned to provide enjoyable activities.

Yang Gi-gyu, Director of Tourism Promotion, said, “Last year, we showcased Miryang’s representative cultural heritage through Hanbok worn by professional models. This year, we planned a Hanbok fashion show reflecting Miryang’s uniqueness together with citizens. We expect it to widely promote the value and charm of our traditional clothing and contribute to the development of the tourism industry.”

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