Yongin City Museum to Hold 'Heunghwa Class' Hands-On Event Marking 120th Anniversary of Min Yeonghwan's Death

Experience the Spirit of Heunghwa School
Through Activities Like Making Bags and Bracelets

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province will hold a hands-on event titled 'opening: The 1898 Heunghwa Class' at the Yongin City Museum on June 21, marking the 120th anniversary of the death of patriot Min Yeonghwan.

This event is organized in conjunction with the ongoing special exhibition at the museum, 'Heung.Hwa. Opening the Forgotten Classroom.' It aims to honor the spirit of Min Yeonghwan, who died in opposition to the Eulsa Treaty, and to commemorate the founding ideals of Heunghwa School, which was established to safeguard the nation's independence.

The event will feature programs for children aged 6 to 13 and their families, including 'Making a Heunghwa School Bag' and 'Accounting Department Glow-in-the-Dark Bracelet.' Participation in both programs requires advance reservation, and each program will be held four times with 15 participants per session.

There will also be on-site programs such as 'Making a Transparent School Badge Fan' and 'Making a Taegeukgi Keyring,' which are open to walk-in participants. Up to 400 people can participate in each program on a first-come, first-served basis.

On the same day, the museum will also host additional events such as the 'Heunghwa Magic Show' and the 'Heunghwa School Mini Sports Day,' both themed around Min Yeonghwan.

There will also be a photo booth and guided tours of the Heunghwa School exhibition, led by museum docents.

Reservations for advance programs and guided tours can be made on a first-come, first-served basis via the 'Yongin City Integrated Reservation' website from June 16 to June 18.

Meanwhile, the special exhibition hall on the first floor of the museum is hosting 'Heung.Hwa. Opening the Forgotten Classroom - The Story of Heunghwa School in the Enlightenment Era' until February 22 next year.

A museum official stated, "We hope this event, based on the spirit of Heunghwa School and Min Yeonghwan, will inspire children and families to take an interest in history and experience the museum in a more engaging way."

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