Jindo County to Host Cultural Exchange Program for Artists

Two Creative Journeys Embracing Tradition and Nature to Be Held Twice

Jindo Cultural Exchange Program Poster.

Jindo County in South Jeolla Province will host the 'Jindo Cultural Exchange Program' twice this month, inviting artists from across the country to participate in activities utilizing the region's culture and resources.

The county and the Jindo County Tourism Association will run a three-day, two-night cultural exchange program on weekends from November 21 to 30. Approximately 60 participants, including artists from the Korea Fine Arts Association, university and graduate students majoring in art, and current teachers, will take part in this program.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience the county's traditional culture and natural environment, gaining inspiration for their creative work. Jindo is known as a hub of the arts, boasting rich cultural heritage such as Unrimsanbang, Ganggangsullae, Ssitgimgut, and Jindo Buknori, as well as beautiful natural scenery.

On the first day, participants will engage in creative activities against the backdrop of Unrimsanbang, attend a special lecture on Southern School painting, experience Jindo Buknori, and take part in a local food culture program. The second day will feature a visit to the Jindo Museum of Art, performances by Jindo dogs and the Saturday Folk Performance, an abalone farm experience, and viewing the sunset at Sebangnakjo, all designed to awaken artistic sensibilities.

On the third day, participants will visit Jodo-myeon in Dadohaehaesang National Park, create artworks at Jodo Lighthouse and Dondaebong, and tour island tourism resources through experiences at Jindo Tower and the marine cable car.

An official from the county stated, "We hope the inspiration artists gain in Jindo will become a valuable source for their future creative activities," adding, "We expect this to be an opportunity for art and tourism to grow together."

The county plans to widely promote the culture that blends local tradition and modernity through this program and will continue to expand programs that link art and tourism.

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