From Pul-Piri to Hwagakjang... Mobile Intangible Heritage Education Begins

Gyeonggi History and Cultural Heritage Institute to Operate Experience Programs
For Culturally Underprivileged Aged 10 and Above, and School Groups

The Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation's Gyeonggi History and Cultural Heritage Institute announced on the 12th that it will operate the "2026 Gyeonggi Cultural Heritage School – Masters Go, Today's Intangible Heritage" from June 13 to November 6.

This year's Gyeonggi Cultural Heritage School will be conducted by visiting schools and welfare institutions within the province directly. The program was designed to provide residents, who have fewer opportunities to experience cultural heritage, with easier access to intangible heritage.

The program is divided into two categories: performing arts and craftsmanship. The performing arts category offers a cultural sharing program that combines performances and hands-on experiences for the culturally underprivileged. The craftsmanship category provides experience-based education to school groups.

In the performing arts category, programs such as Buddhist Monk Dance (Seungmu) & Salpuri Dance, Gyeonggi Gokkalsogo Dance, Gwangmyeong Nongak, and Pul-Piri (grass flute) are offered. Participants can experience the movements and sounds of intangible heritage using traditional tools such as the Salpuri scarf, sogo (small drum), and pul-piri (grass flute).

In the craftsmanship category, programs in dancheongjang (traditional decorative coloring on wooden buildings), maedeupjang (traditional knotting), somokjang (woodworking), and hwagakjang (ox horn crafts) are available. Under the guidance of masters, participants can experience the production process using traditional materials.

Jo Junho, Director of the Gyeonggi History and Cultural Heritage Institute, stated, "This Gyeonggi Cultural Heritage School has expanded participation opportunities so that a wider range of people can experience intangible heritage," adding, "We hope it will be an opportunity for many residents to experience and enjoy intangible heritage."

The 2026 Gyeonggi Cultural Heritage School is open to the culturally underprivileged aged 10 and above, as well as school groups. There is no tuition fee.