The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft and Design Foundation through Oct. 25 are hosting this year's Hanbok Culture Week. Shown is a scene from a related event last year at the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Berlin. (KCC in Berlin)

By Lee Dasom

Events highlighting the traditional value and modern appeal of Hanbok (traditional clothing) through late this month are being held at home and abroad.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Oct. 19 announced its hosting of this year's Hanbok Culture Week from Oct. 19-25 jointly with the Korea Craft and Design Foundation.

Marking its ninth edition, the event offers exhibitions, hands-on activities, performances and other programs at about 410 venues in Korea and abroad like the National Museum of Korea and Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul.

First on Hanbok Day (Oct. 21) is the opening ceremony at the museum including an awards event to honor individuals who have contributed to Hanbok culture, a fashion show to showcase five Hanbok brands and a congratulatory performance by Kim Yoon-ah, vocalist of the domestic rock band Jaurim.

At Gyeongbokgung, the campaign "Wear Hanbok the Right Way" promotes the unique beauty of Hanbok and proper wearing etiquette, along with an exhibition of traditional Hanbok.

Other regions will host programs featuring their respective cultural heritage at Hanbok cultural centers in places like Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province; Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do Province; Busan; Gyeongsangbuk-do Province; and Jeollanam-do Province.

Over the event period, visitors wearing Hanbok get discounts on free admission to attractions such as Lotte World (50%), Seoul Sky (35%) and Saturday Gugak Concert (50%) at the National Gugak Center in Seoul. They can also try experiential activities and events.

Abroad, countries like Canada, Japan and Denmark will host programs featuring wearing Hanbok and proper etiquette on wearing it.

More information is on the event's official site, which is in Korean only (https://www.kcdf.or.kr/hanbokcultureweek/main).

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Chae Hwi-young said, "We hope that Hanbok Culture Week is an opportunity to honor the efforts of those who have preserved Hanbok traditions and inspire more people to wear and enjoy Hanbok in everyday life."

Official poster for Hanbok Culture Week (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)