Jeonju Cultural Heritage Foundation (Representative Director Choi Rak-gi) has prepared performances, exhibitions, festivals, and experience programs for citizens and tourists visiting Jeonju during the Chuseok holiday period starting from October 1st. This program encompasses both traditional and modern elements, designed to provide a special autumn experience in Jeonju for families, children, teenagers, and foreign tourists.

■ Performances

The holiday kicks off with the "Wednesday Numerous Concert" at Jeonju Hanbyeok Cultural Center. The Proveon performance (Oct. 1) is a musical drama based on Brahms' music, offering a deep resonance. Following that, at the Jeonju Craft Exhibition Hall courtyard, "Gayageum, Its Endless Journey" (Oct. 4-5) presents a unique stage where Korean gayageum and French contrabass meet, combining traditional and modern, East and West elements.
Additionally, the modern reinterpretation of the pansori "Sugungga" titled "Oh! I'm Not a Rabbit!" (Oct. 11) will continue the tradition of encore performances on the holiday weekend.

■ Exhibitions

During the holiday period, various exhibition spaces in Jeonju welcome visitors with diverse curated programs. The Jeonju Millennium Hanji Museum continues its third planned exhibition, "Jisimcheo, the Place of Paper Heart," while the National Children's Hanji Art Contest Exhibition (Oct. 2-28) at the Korean Traditional Culture Center captures children's imagination on hanji.
Moreover, the award-winning works from the National Children's Hanji Art Contest, expressing the desire for the 2036 Jeonju Summer Olympics, will be exhibited at the Korean Traditional Culture Center's 3rd-floor exhibition hall throughout October. At the Hanji Industry Support Center, alongside the award-winning works of the National Hanji Craft Competition, a special exhibition by invited artists (Oct. 2-28) will allow visitors to appreciate the profound beauty of hanji crafts. Additionally, an exchange exhibition with Japanese Kanazawa artisans will be held as part of the International Hanji Industry Exhibition, providing an opportunity to glimpse into the artistic souls of Japanese artisans.

■ Festival Events

The representative stage of the Chuseok holiday is the Hanji and Craft Festival. At the Korean Traditional Culture Center, the Jeonju International Hanji Industry Exhibition (Oct. 2-4) will be held under the theme "This is Hanji," featuring international hanji fashion shows, Jeonju Hanji Marathon, Hanji Night, various hanji experiences, and demonstrations for citizen participation.
In particular, this event will feature hanji experiences such as hanji yutnori (traditional board game), hanji jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking), and hanji ddakjichigi (flipping game) from 10 locations in 4 countries including the United States, Canada, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates, expanding traditional games from Jeonju to everyday life worldwide.
At the Hanji Industry Support Center, the 4th Jeonju Craft Fair (Oct. 3-4) will offer over 40 types of craft experiences for free, while at Omokdae Traditional Garden, the Craft Week Craft Playground (Oct. 3-4) will welcome children and families. The Jeonju Craft Exhibition Hall and Omokdae will host the "Dulseok" Hanok Village Festival (Oct. 5-9) with discount events and free experiences to enhance the festive atmosphere of the holiday. Additionally, the Hanji Autumn Festival (Oct. 2-5) at the Jeonju Millennium Hanji Museum will bring generations together through hanji experiences and traditional games.