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INTERNATIONAL COURSE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT 23 rd AUGUST 30 th AUGUST, 2015, BUYEO, REPUBLIC OF KOREA The International course for Cultural Heritage Management held in Republic of Korea from 23 rd August to 30 th August, 2015. The course was designed and conducted by the Training Centre for Traditional Culture, National University of Culture and Heritage, Buyeo. The Training Centre for Traditional Culture has taken sincere effort to include all possible programs reflecting the Korean Tradition and Culture. The lectures arranged have covered the topics ranging from the Arts and crafts, Architecture, Promotion of Cultural Heritage both tangible and intangible including the Administration and Management of Korea. These have provided an insight to the heritage management of Korea through which comparative parallels could be drawn between the countries in South Asian region. The participants from 14 countries have been invited include: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji Islands, India, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

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 INTERNATIONAL COURSE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT 23rd AUGUST ‐ 30th AUGUST, 2015, BUYEO, REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

 The  International  course  for Cultural Heritage Management held  in Republic of Korea 

from  23rd  August  to  30th  August,  2015.    The  course  was  designed  and  conducted  by  the Training Centre for Traditional Culture, National University of Culture and Heritage, Buyeo. 

The  Training  Centre  for  Traditional  Culture  has  taken  sincere  effort  to  include  all possible programs  reflecting  the Korean Tradition and Culture.   The  lectures  arranged have covered  the  topics  ranging  from  the  Arts  and  crafts,  Architecture,  Promotion  of  Cultural Heritage both tangible and intangible including the Administration and Management of Korea.  These  have  provided  an  insight  to  the  heritage  management  of  Korea  through  which comparative  parallels  could  be  drawn  between  the  countries  in  South  Asian  region.  The participants  from 14 countries have been  invited  include: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji  Islands, India, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. 

 

  

 

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Welcome dinner with traditional costumes: 

 

       

Lectures delivered during the course: 

 

          

Presentation on “Symbolic Expressions through Distinct Structural Fabrics In temple Architecture of Kerala” 

 

       

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The field trips provided an opportunity to understand the architecture, art, cultural practices – food, agriculture, costumes, music etc. 

 

Korean Architecture: 

Oenok  village which  is a  living  conventional  village  showcased  the  traditional houses, agricultural produce and its storage during ancient times.  The traditional houses within village exhibited the  life style of the residents mainly along with day to day utensils and agricultural produce.    Hanok  type  traditional  house  is  still  occupied  by  a member  of  hereditary  noble family is a living example of the village practices.  The attractiveness of location of the village is enhanced by the surrounding mountains and green fields.  Still they are producing vegetables etc.   This  is a major  tourist attraction  in Korea and also well presented by  the  government departments – Culture and Tourism together. 

 

 

 

            

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Hanok Traditional village: 

To realize the significance of traditional houses, an exclusive Traditional village is formed in Jeonju Province.   The traditional houses are called  ‘Hanok’.   These are made out of wood, stone,  tiles and mud mortar.   The architectural outlines and  curves on  roof are  the distinct feature of the Korean architecture.  Even though many modern outlets also co‐exist alongside they are following the Hanok architectural style to match with the environment. 

 

      

 

 

SUDOK‐SA BUDDHIST MONASTERY/TEMPLE: 

          

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Royal Palaces: 

Among Royal palaces, many of them are destroyed during colonial period; hence, either they  are  restored  (Chandeokgung  Palace,  Gyeongbokgung  Palace)  or  rebuilt  at  different location (Baekje Cultural Land). 

Chandeokgung Palace (Moon light walk to the Royal Palace): 

     

Gyeongbokgung Palace/Water Pavilion: 

     

Baekje Cultural Land (Reconstructed structures as per original remains): 

 

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National Palace Museum of Korea: 

Adjacent to the Royal Palace, the Museum is exhibiting the artifacts of Korean royal families.  A special exhibition was arranged on returned artifacts from other countries. 

 

     

 

    

 

     

 

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Cultural performances: 

The  cultural  performances  include  puppet  show,  traditional  dance,  musical  concert  and  dance dramas at Heritage Centre for Intangible culture and within Royal Palace. 

 

      

 

        

 

         

 

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Cookery class for making Korean Traditional Snacks: 

The participants were taken to the Traditional Snack Research Centre for practical experience of the traditional snack making.  All have been taught to make two different snacks by the Chefs. 

    

 

       

 

Visitor’s amenities: 

All the monuments and sites are disabled friendly and easy access (wheel chair access, ramps) has been provided  to  the maximum  structures.    Information boards, digital  display, signage, self photograph at the backdrop of the monument and access to the internet through the kiosk  for sending the photos to the close  friends and relatives, dust clearance devise  for dust free entry/exit, tour guides with traditional outfits, mike and speaker facility to the guide and  visitor  are main  amenities  provided  at  the  sites.    Importance  has  been  given  to  the visitor’s comfort.  Many tourist places are popular due to these services.  Republic of Korea is giving utmost value to the promotion of culture and tradition of its country. 

 

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Signage boards: 

                  

 

Tour guides in traditional outfit: 

          

 

Wheel chair access/ramps: 

                            

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 Kiosk with internet accessibility                                  Closer view                                                  Devise for dust free 

with Camera facility                                                                                                                            entry/exit  

                    

Disabled friendly toilets with wheel chair (within kiosk) /ramp with signage:                                    

 

    

 

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Agriculture alongside Urban Culture: 

       

 

Traditional Korean food practices: 

          

 

         

 

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Conclusion: 

The  International  Course  for  Cultural Heritage Management  has  provided  a  practical understanding  of  the  heritage monuments  and  sites.    Traditional  performances,  costumes, cuisines, concerts, dance dramas etc. have offered an opportunity to view intangible heritage with  tangible  structures.   The  importance  to  the  visitors  comfort  through  various amenities and  fine  blend  of  tangible  inheritance  with  intangible  ethnicity  are  the  salient  feature  of Republic of Korea.  Presentation of the cultural property with all possible traditional approach is  appreciable.    Existence  of  the modern  technology  beside  tradition  is  significant  progress achieved  by  the  government  in  projecting  heritage  sites  which  is  recognized  by  the International Organizations viz. UNESCO. Apart from study of the curriculum, the interactions with  other  South  Asian  countries  have  offered  exchange  of  views  and  comprehend  the different architectural styles and prevailing laws for their protection.  A few of these instances could be adopted and practiced by  the Department of Culture, Department of Tourism and Archaeological Survey of India to promote the rich cultural heritage of India.