"Share the Lives of Gochang Elders"... Participants Wanted for the 'Life Record Project'

Gochang Cultural City Center to Select Around 10 Participants for Cultural Content Creation
"Documenting Disappearing Life Stories to Pass on to the Next Generation"

The Gochang Cultural City Center is recruiting participants for the "Gochang Elders Life Record Project" interviews until April 30, 2026, in order to document the lives and wisdom of local elders.

This project aims to preserve the valuable ecological and cultural heritage of the region by recording the lifestyles, work experiences, and philosophies of elders who have lived in harmony with nature in Gochang for many years, as reflected in their language and possessions.

Gochang Cultural City Center is recruiting participants for the "Gochang Senior Life Record Project" interview. Provided by Gochang County

The recruitment is open to residents of Gochang County aged 90 or older who have traditional life experiences in fields such as agriculture, fishing, markets, or mountain villages. The interviews will be conducted one-on-one in-depth, and those selected as participants will receive one to three in-person interviews, each lasting around two hours.

Approximately 10 final interviewees will be selected through an internal screening process. The records collected from these interviews will later be used as diverse cultural content, including publication in books.

Applications may be submitted by family members or neighbors, either by email through the Gochang Cultural City Center website or by visiting the center in person.

A representative from the Gochang Cultural City Center stated, "Each elder’s life embodies the history and wisdom of the region," adding, "Through this project, we hope to document disappearing life stories and create a meaningful opportunity to pass them on to the next generation."

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