Sokcho to Host Seoraksan Book Festival 'Seoraksan Bookstore' Starting September 20

Sokcho Culture and Tourism Foundation to Host Event at Seoraksan Visitor Center
A Reading Culture Festival Enjoyed Amidst Beautiful Nature

The Sokcho Culture and Tourism Foundation in Gangwon Province (Chairman Lee Byungseon) announced on September 14 that it will host the 'Seoraksan Bookstore' event at the Seoraksan Visitor Center area for two days, from September 20 to 21. This event is part of a project that has been selected for the '2025 Basic Foundation Cooperation Project Startup' by the Gangwon Cultural Foundation for three consecutive years.

Seoraksan Bookstore Promotional Poster. Provided by Sokcho City

'Seoraksan Bookstore' is a program organized by the 'Seorak Book Club,' a reading culture and arts education network that includes local libraries, reading groups, and bookstores. The program aims to promote reading culture and foster changes in public perception. This year, in collaboration with the Seoraksan National Park Office, nature-friendly programs such as the 'Seoraksan Nature Exploration' will be offered, adding a unique sense of place and meaning that is distinctive to Sokcho.

The event venue will feature an outdoor reading space and experience booths, with a variety of programs involving citizens and local authors. These include: ▲'Book Cart,' a children's book reading group (Eochegmo) ▲Introduction of local authors and book sharing event ▲Anabada book market ▲Special lecture by children's book author Shin Jeongmin ▲Autumn reading session ▲'Let's Play with Books' (an educational program in partnership with Seoraksan National Park Office, Sokcho Education and Culture Center, Sokcho Educational Library, and Eochegmo) ▲Original artwork and poetry exhibitions. These activities will provide visitors with a diverse range of experiences and enjoyable memories.

In addition, the 'Seoraksan Bookstore Busking Performance,' in collaboration with the Sokcho Culture and Tourism Foundation's culture busking project, and the 'Korean Traditional Music Ensemble Performance' organized by the National Park Office, will be held over the two days.

A foundation representative stated, "Seoraksan Bookstore is a new type of cultural and arts education program that combines Sokcho's nature, culture, and reading. We hope it will become an opportunity for citizens and tourists to enjoy books and culture together and for the local reading culture to take a step forward."

For more details about the event, please visit the Sokcho Culture and Tourism Foundation website or official social media channels. Inquiries can be directed to the Cultural Projects Team.

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