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Busan Metropolitan City to Host the “2025 Intangible Heritage Art Fair” … Showcasing the Beauty and Value of Tradition

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will host the “2025 Busan Intangible Heritage Art Fair” at the Busan Modern History Museum from September 19 to 27, featuring an exhibition and sale of traditional art works by intangible heritage holders.

The Intangible Heritage Art Fair was first held last year to promote the beauty and value of tradition and to allow citizens easier access to traditional art works. This year marks its second edition.

As the only national exhibition and sales event dedicated purely to intangible heritage, this year’s fair will feature a total of 14 participants: nine holders from Busan, including Kim Young-gil, a recognized master potter, and five external holders such as Daegu’s master drum maker, Jeonbuk’s master of paper weaving, Gyeongbuk’s master of Andong Soju, Gyeongbuk’s master potter, and Gyeongnam’s master of knots.

In addition, works by successors who have completed official training will also be exhibited, highlighting the broad value of intangible heritage.

< List of 14 Intangible Heritage Holders (9 from Busan, 5 from other regions) >

• ●Potter (Busan): Kim Young-gil

• ●Buddhist Painting Master (Busan): Kwon Young-gwan

• ●Traditional Shoemaker (Busan): Ahn Hae-pyo

• ●Buddhist Painting (Seonhwa) (Busan): Monk Seonggak

• ●Wood Sculptor (Busan): Monk Cheongwon

• ●Traditional Paper Kite Maker (Busan): Bae Moo-sam

• ●Seal Engraver (Busan): Ahn Jung-hwan

• ●Haddan Sailboat Builder (Busan): Kim Chang-myeong

• ●Traditional Copper Inlay Master (Busan): Jung Min-jo

• ●Master Drum Maker (Daegu): Kim Jong-moon

• ●Paper Weaving Master (Jeonbuk): Kim Sun-ae

• ●Knotting Master (Gyeongnam): Bae Soon-hwa

• ●Potter (Gyeongbuk): Kim Sun-sik

• ●Andong Soju Master (Gyeongbuk): Bae Kyung-hwa

This year’s Intangible Heritage Art Fair will present an even richer variety of attractions and activities, ranging from the opening performance to hands-on traditional craft experiences throughout the exhibition period.

The opening ceremony will take place on September 19 at 2 p.m., featuring a vibrant performance by “Cheongcheong,” a young traditional Korean music performance group.

On weekends during the exhibition, visitors can participate in diverse craft experiences such as “Decorating a Fan” with the seal engraver, “Making Silk Flower Shoes” with the shoemaker, and “Making a Rattle Drum” with Daegu’s master drum maker.

On September 20, an outdoor stage will host the “Visiting Intangible Heritage” event, where five performance groups of intangible heritage, including Suyeong Yaryu (a traditional mask dance), will perform.

In addition, to encourage greater participation from younger generations, an Instagram promotional site has been launched, offering quizzes and prize events.

Details on the exhibition can be found on the Busan Traditional Arts Center website (www.btac.co.kr) or by phone at 051-758-2530.

Jo Yoo-jang, Director General of the Culture Bureau, said, “Through the second edition of this art fair, we hope that our precious intangible heritage will become even more accessible in citizens’ daily lives. We invite everyone to enjoy not only the opportunity to view and collect intangible heritage works but also the diverse attractions and activities prepared for the event.”