Gangjin Hyanggyo 'Dasan Parent School'... Family Education in a Traditional Space

Building Parent-Child Relationships Through Community Play

Parent Humanities Lecture Based on Jeong Yak-yong’s Educational Philosophy

A parent education program where families can learn and interact together was held at Gangjin Hyanggyo, a traditional educational institution in Gangjin, South Jeolla Province.

The Gangjin Cultural Center announced on the 17th that it had operated the "Pomsang Pomsah Gangjin Hyanggyo" program as part of the Hyanggyo·Seowon National Heritage Utilization Project.

Participants are spending time with their families through the Pomseng Pomsah Gangjin Hyanggyo Program. Provided by Gangjin County

This program was conducted in partnership with the Gangjin County Childcare Support Center and focused on family participation and hands-on experiences. Activities such as musical chairs and folk dance provided opportunities for parents and children to naturally spend time together through community games.

At the education hall, a parent humanities lecture based on Dasan Jeong Yak-yong’s educational philosophy of “communication and practice” was held. The lecture, themed “We Need to Talk,” explored parent-child relationships in everyday language and resonated with the participants.

Experiential activities held at Myeongnyundang and its front yard served as a meaningful time to reflect on the value of traditional educational spaces. Park Soeun, who participated from Yeongam with her grandchild, said, “Through the lecture, I learned how to communicate with my grandchild. It was also my first time tasting Dasan Hwangcha tea, and it was a meaningful experience.”

An official from Gangjin County stated, “The Hyanggyo is becoming established not just as a cultural heritage site, but as an educational space connecting families and the local community. We will continue to spread the value of national heritage based on Dasan’s philosophy.”

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