The Cultural Heritage Administration to Operate 'National Heritage Week' in Mid to Late October

Increase Public Participation by Consolidating Local Government Projects

The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on the 3rd that it will operate the 'National Heritage Weeks' from October 18 to November 3. It aims to bring together various projects held separately by local governments to enhance public participation and focus.

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The events will take place at 389 national heritage sites across the country, including vivid national heritage experiences, utilization of Hyanggyo and Seowon (Confucian academies), use of traditional mountain temples and ancestral homes, and cultural heritage night tours. During National Heritage Weeks, various experiences, special programs, and conveniences will be provided to attract more visitors and travelers. A 'Stamp Tour' will also be held, where participants collect individual certification stamps and receive souvenirs.

An official from the Cultural Heritage Administration said, "Since this is the first time we are launching this, we want to showcase as many diverse programs as possible," adding, "We plan to recruit additional programs to participate next month."

This is a proven operational method. Europe holds 'European Heritage Days' every September weekend. They open previously inaccessible cultural heritage sites and operate various utilization programs to attract visitors. Tokyo Metropolitan Government in Japan operates 'Cultural Heritage Week' from September 1 to December 8. They specially open cultural heritage sites and conduct tours of old houses and lectures to captivate travelers' attention.

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The Cultural Heritage Administration will also change the selection and support procedures for related projects to help local governments enhance their ability to utilize national heritage. It will support local governments to autonomously plan and implement the 'Year of Visiting National Heritage' projects. The first local government to take on this challenge is Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Over two years until 2026, it will solicit ideas for developing regional national heritage utilization programs and tourism courses, and showcase various representative heritage utilization programs such as nighttime openings. A proclamation ceremony for the Year of Visiting National Heritage will also be held on October 19.

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