'Reading in Jongno' Held

Reading and Cultural Events at Jongno-gu Libraries around Samcheong Park until November 4... 2023 Jongno Book Culture Week 'Reading Jongno' Opening Ceremony on the 28th at 1 PM at Samcheong Park Outdoor Stage... Jongno-gu Libraries and Small Libraries Offer Book x Content Pairing Programs and Author Meetings

Jongno-gu (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) will hold a Book Culture Week event where people can nourish their minds with books from October 28 to November 4 around Samcheong Park and Jongno-gu Public Libraries.

Now in its 7th year, "Reading Jongno" was planned to connect books, people, libraries, and generations, and to support the activation of library use.

It is designed to provide residents with a special experience to enjoy quiet reading time outdoors and participate in related programs to become closer to books.

The opening ceremony will be held on the outdoor stage at Samcheong Park on the 28th. It begins with a picture book concert "Shout Dignity" with author Kim Eunha, followed by the children's speaking platform "Shout to the World" from 1 PM, a congratulatory performance by the chamber ensemble Hanuibaram and Dalunni & Mallangssi, and a book talk "The Forest Called Books" led by announcer Jeong Yongsil and literary critic Heo Hee.

Additionally, there will be forest experiences, traditional games, a booth for creating autumn sunlight-themed landscapes, and a self-reading zone will be set up.

Throughout the week, various libraries located throughout Jongno will hold diverse programs to commemorate Book Culture Week.

Among them, the book x content pairing program "Book Different Walk," which enhances the joy of reading with themes such as walking activities, 90’s popular songs, black tea, and publishing, is noteworthy. Those who wish to participate can apply in advance through an online Google form.

Furthermore, there will be a "Meeting with Authors" event featuring webtoon artists Dolbae, Lee Jeongbin, Hwang Hyojin, and author Yoo Junsang, who is also active as an actor, director, and lyricist.

Jongno-gu Public Small Libraries will also present a "Reading Culture Salon Program" including folk painting, a global trip together at the library, old stories told by storytelling grandmothers, children’s reading discussions, and coloring book making.

To conclude the event, a jazz book concert by trombonist Choi Sujin will be held on the rooftop of the Children and Youth National Studies Library on November 4.

Detailed schedules and various programs of this "Reading Jongno" event can be found on the websites and blogs of Jongno-gu Public Libraries and Jongno Cultural Foundation. For more information, please contact the Education Department.

District Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, “We have prepared reading culture programs to enrich the hearts of residents tired from daily life. We will strive to create a Reading Jongno where everyone can enjoy the pleasure of reading close to home and live a life enriched with culture.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.