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Adding to the Joy of Reading… Busan City Hall Open Library to Host “Reading Month” Events

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Busan Metropolitan City, led by Mayor Chun Jae-soo, announced that it will hold a variety of reading and cultural events throughout September at the Busan City Hall Open Library in celebration of Reading Month, giving citizens more opportunities to engage with books in their daily lives and experience the joy of reading.

The events will feature a diverse range of cultural programs, hands-on activities, exhibitions, and special events designed to encourage children and families to connect with one another through books and discover the pleasure of reading.

First, the city will offer reading and cultural programs that allow the whole family to enjoy books and performances together.

On September 5, a “Read-Aloud Concert” will combine picture-book readings with classical music performances. On September 12, “History Talk: Heungbu and Nolbu” will feature performances of Korean folk songs along with storytelling and historical commentary.

On September 19, a book talk will be held with Seo Hyun, author of “Horai” and “Horaeng Tteokjip,” featuring percussion performances and light-picture storytelling.

Hands-on programs will also give children and families opportunities to read books and take part in activities themselves.

On September 12, the “Imagination Fairy-Tale Playground,” held in collaboration with the Busan Association of Children’s Literature Writers, will offer a variety of reading-related activities, including making bookmarks, creating stories, and using story cubes.

On September 20, participants will learn about insects with an ecological picture-book author and make their own three-dimensional pop-up books.

Kim Gwi-ok, Director General of the Youth and Industry-Academia Bureau, said, “To celebrate Reading Month in September, we have prepared a variety of programs so that citizens can encounter books more often and experience the joy of reading.”

“We hope families will enjoy spending time together at the Busan City Hall Open Library, where books and culture come together,” she added.