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2024-03-27
Busan Biennale 2024 Opens on August 17!
Busan Biennale 2024 Opens on August 17! □ The city of Busan has announced that the 2024 Busan Biennale will be held for 65 days starting Aug. 17th to Oct. 20th. ○ The Busan Biennale is co-hosted every two years by the city and the Busan Biennale Organizing Committee (hereafter the Organizing Committee). □ This event, under the exhibition theme of 《Seeing in the Dark》, will be held in August for the first time in its history. The opening schedule was adjusted to add to Busan’s image as a summer culture and art city and to actively attract visiting families on vacation. ○ The “Busan Biennale” started as the “Busan Youth Biennale” in 1981. In 2000, it was incorporated and its name was changed to its current name to carry on the event’s tradition, which previously saw the event opening in September. ○ It is expected that opening two weeks earlier will provide a better opportunity for visitors to fully enjoy Busan’s natural maritime environment and fall in love with the waves of artistic culture on display throughout the city. Event Outline ㅇ Date: Aug. 17 (Sat) – Oct. 20 (Sun), 2024 ㅇ Venue: Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Busan Modern Contemporary History Museum, and the Choryang original downtown area ㅇ Main content: 70 participants (teams) from Korea and abroad, exhibition and exhibition-connected programs □ The city and the Organizing Committee have been preparing for the exhibition to decide its theme and select entries and exhibitors. The exhibition is being led by Co-Directors Vera Mey and Philippe Pirotte. ○ The exhibition theme, 《Seeing in the Dark)》 proposes to re-imagine today’s human beings as being positioned in the “Dark” and symbolizes a new kind of perspective about the current times. ○ As its background, the exhibition has adopted the concepts of a “Pirate Utopia”, like the early forms of autonomous anarchic societies, and the “Buddhist Temple”, which operates apart from the secular world. T
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2024-03-22
Enjoy the Tulips at Hwamyeong Ecological Park!
Enjoy the Tulips at Hwamyeong Ecological Park! □ The Busan Nakdong River Project Management Office announced that citizens can view and enjoy the approximately 70,000 amazing tulips in the Flower Colony (opposite the P1 parking lot) at Hwamyeong Ecological Park starting March 16. ○ Last December, the Busan Nakdong River Project Management Office bought 70,000 tulip bulbs, which they peeled and planted in an area of about 4,000m2 in the park’s tulip colony. The 11 varieties of tulip bulbs, including the Apelton, endured the cold winter season and are set to fully blossom beginning this week. ○ The Busan Nakdong River Project Management Office expects a spectacular and grand showing of spring tulip flowers for citizens visiting the park. □ Citizens can fully enjoy the splendor of all the diverse summer and fall flowers in the park starting with the spring tulips. ○ The varieties of flowers include: flower colonies of cosmos and crape myrtle in Samnak, Hwamyeong, and Daejeo Ecological Parks, hydrangeas in the hydrangea colony along Hwamyeong Ecological Park’s Metasequoia Road, and lotus flowers in the lotus colony around the wetland within these ecological parks. Inquiry: Busan Nakdong River Project Management Office (051-310-6074) How to get to Hwamyeong Ecological Park: Address: 1718-17, Hwamyeong-dong, Buk-gu, Busan Metro: Line 2 to Hwamyeong Station, exit No. 5, then a 20-minute walk towards Nakdonggang River Buses: Nos. 15, 59, 111, and 121; get off at the Busan Indonesia Center/Buk-gu Community Health Center. Walk 20 minutes towards Nakdonggang River.
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Daily Busan2024-03-29
[Study with Daily Busan] Snowed under
"Snowed under"What does "Snowed under" mean?It means being overwhelmed or burdened with a lot of work or responsibilities.In Korean, it means "(많은 일에) 파묻히다"Here's a refined example sentence:"I'm snowed under with work."From. Anton J. MapoyPlease send your English learning content via this link! https://forms.gle/mXehMNM3S4MvivKy5
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Daily Busan2024-03-28
Your guide to Busan’s spring blossoms
Spring has sprung after a cold, harsh winter, and the flowers are in full bloom. Every corner of the city will greet the citizens who want to enjoy cherry blossoms in the perfect season for picnics. Here are some locations where you can meet Busan’s most cherished blossoms. 🌸Haeundae Dalmajigil RoadHaeundae Dalmajigil Road welcomes visitors with the full bloom of the pink cherry blossoms every spring. During this peak season for the flower, even cars slow down their speed to enjoy the beautiful course. The spectacular view created by the clear blue sky, deep blue sea and pink flowers always excites visitors. Plus, as one of the best driving roads in Busan, Dalmajigil Road in Haeundae is lined with diverse restaurants and cafés.◎ Address: 190 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu 🌸Samnak Ecological ParkParticularly in spring, more than 3,000 cherry trees planted along the Nakdonggang Riverside create an endless flower tunnel. When the sun sets, and the lights are turned on, the park creates a romantic atmosphere. It is a haven for picnickers, strollers and cyclists. If you are looking for something romantic this spring, visit the Samnak Ecological Park with your loved ones.◎ Address: 29-46 Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu 🌸Gaegeum Cherry Blossom RoadGaegeum Cherry Blossom Road is a hidden cherry blossom spot in Busan. It can only be reached by hiking up Kkakkomak Hill in Gaegeum-dong Village at the foot of the Eomgwangsan Mountain. While you are walking through the decked road, you can find alleys and locals living in the area, which create a friendly and lively environment. The view of the alleyways awash in cherry blossoms warms your heart.◎ Address: 5 Jinsa-ro 48beon-gil Busanjin-gu 🌸OncheoncheonOncheoncheon is another famous cherry blossom destination, located just off Dongnae Station on metro line 1. The contrast created by the yellow canola flowers and pink cherry blossoms has been a perfect backdrop for photoshoots. It is a perfect place to feel the spring breeze and the beauty of the season. Take out a cup of coffee from a nearby cafe and lose yourself in the breeze!◎ Address: 451 Oncheoncheon-ro, Dongnae-gu<Today's Voca- 오늘의 단어>diverse: 다양한 particularly: 특히 atmosphere: 분위기 alley: 골목길 lively: 생기있는 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy