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.
Welcome dinner with traditional costumes: Lectures delivered during the course: Presentation on Symbolic Expressions through Distinct Structural Fabrics In temple Architecture of Kerala
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.
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:
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):
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.
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.
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.
Signage boards: Tour guides in traditional outfit: Wheel chair access/ramps:
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:
Agriculture alongside Urban Culture: Traditional Korean food practices:
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.