Dong-Eui University to Host 'Sogaya' Celebration in Goseong... East Asian Research Institute and Goseong County Humanities Week Event

A Week-Long Humanities Concert Starting October 27
Diverse Events Including Goseong Ogwangdae Performances and Photo Exhibitions

Dong-Eui University will visit Goseong, Gyeongnam to present a celebration of the humanities.

The Dong-Eui University East Asian Research Institute (Director Lee Kyungkyu), in collaboration with Goseong County, Gyeongnam (Governor Lee Sanggeun), will co-host the 20th Humanities Week event, titled "Connecting Each Other, Together We Stand - Goseong, a City of Solidarity and Coexistence."

The institute aims to discover and re-examine Goseong County's cultural heritage, traditions, and history, thereby establishing a foundation for the enjoyment of the humanities by the local community and residents. The event will open on October 27 and run for a week until November 2, featuring a variety of programs throughout Goseong County, Gyeongnam.

The opening ceremony will be held on October 27 at the auditorium of the Goseong County Youth Center On. The event will commence with an opening declaration, followed by a keynote lecture by an international scholar and a performance of Goseong Ogwangdae, marking the start of Humanities Week. On October 28, at Goseong Chaekdumbung Library, Professor Cha Mincheol from the Dong-Eui University Department of Film Studies will present under the theme "To Forget, To Connect, and To Exist," and ecological writer Kwon Ohjun will host a humanities talk concert titled "The Goseong I Remember, The Dream of the Goseong Eagle."

On October 29, Lee Taejae, president of the Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Descendants Association, will deliver a lecture titled "After Attending the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony," alongside a "Finding the Meaning of Peace: Pinwheel Making" program.

On October 31, Lee Byungyun, curator at Goseong County Office, will give a lecture on "The Present and Future of Goseong Sogaya," followed by a field trip to historical sites in Goseong County.

On November 1, participants will experience Goseong Ogwangdae with Hwang Jonguk, vice president of the Goseong Ogwangdae Preservation Society, and learn about the brewing process from Park Woonseok, CEO of the Korea Fermentation Research Institute, providing an opportunity to engage with the region's traditional history and culture.

During Humanities Week, an outdoor photo exhibition titled "Peace in Everyday Life - Once Again, Connecting Our Daily Lives" will be held at the outdoor gallery of Goseong Chaekdumbung Library.

Lee Kyungkyu, Director of the Dong-Eui University East Asian Research Institute, said, "We plan to present Goseong County's cultural heritage, traditions, and history-its diverse humanities assets-in a way that is easy and enjoyable for everyone. We hope many will participate in this event and enjoy the humanities in various ways."

The 20th Humanities Week event, "Connecting Each Other, Together We Stand - Goseong, a City of Solidarity and Coexistence," is open to everyone free of charge. Registration is available through the websites of the Dong-Eui University East Asian Research Institute and Goseong County, Gyeongnam.

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