Ulsan Office of Education Holds Event to Commemorate the 101st Children's Day

Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education will hold various Children's Day events on the 5th to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Children's Liberation Declaration and the 101st anniversary of Children's Day.

To reflect on the spirit of Children's Day and enable children to be the main participants in the commemorative activities, affiliated institutions under the Ulsan Office of Education, including the Ulsan Science Museum, have prepared various experiential programs.

The Ulsan Science Museum will operate the 'Ulsan Science Sprout Festival.' The event will feature 30 experiential booths across seven areas such as science and makers, as well as a video experience plaza where visitors can watch full-dome videos at the Starlight Planetarium.

In addition to programs that require prior registration, a family fusion science event featuring classical performances will also be held, and on-site registration for experiences will be available on the day of the event.

The Ulsan Early Childhood Education Promotion Center will operate seven experiential villages, including the Thinking Village and Earth Village, accommodating 200 families, along with an 'Ecological Fairy Tale Concert' where animals protect the ecosystem for the Earth.

At the Keunnamu Playground in Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, seven programs including the 'I Love Ulsan' exhibition for 100 families and performances such as a comedy magic wheel show will be held.

The Ulsan Mathematics Culture Center will welcome children and citizens with 12 experiential activities such as making Latin square grip-toks, math magic, and three types of special performances.

Ulsan Office of Education.

Libraries under the Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education will also hold reading culture events in connection with Children's Day.

From the 4th to the 6th, Jungbu Library will hold a 'Capsule Drawing Reading Culture Event' where 50 infants and children who borrow books can receive small gifts.

Namgu Library will hold the 'Box Drawing to Become a Science King' and 'Favorite Book Ladder Game' events, open to any children who borrow books by the 4th.

Ulju Library will screen the animated film 'Magic Arch,' which depicts the growth of the dolphin Delphy, on the 6th for children and families using the library. Popcorn will be provided to the first 20 attendees.

Schools will autonomously operate programs commemorating the 101st anniversary of Children's Day linked to the curriculum. Each class will conduct activities related to Children's Day to support children in growing as complete individuals.

Superintendent Cheon Chang-su said, "As teacher Sofa Bang Jeong-hwan said, 'Children are a generation newer than adults,' I hope children who will lead the next generation will nurture their dreams and hopes through various experiences."

In 1922, led by teacher Sofa Bang Jeong-hwan, the Cheondogyo Boys' Association created the term 'children' to respect children as individuals and proclaimed Children's Day.

The Children's Liberation Declaration, made in 1923 by the Boys' Movement Association, declared the liberation of children from old ethical pressures and various other constraints, holding global historical significance.

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