YU hosts 'Chuseok Festival' for international students at the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul
Experiencing Korean culture through traditional games such as Yutnori and arm wrestling
[Sep 17, 2013]
YU (President Noh, Seok Kyun) held a Chuseok Festival for international students.
In commemoration of Korea's biggest holidays, Chuseok, YU held the 'Global Saemauler Chuseok Festival' for international students studying at the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS, director Park, Seung Woo) on the 17th.
In his opening address, YU President Noh, Seok Kyun stated, "This Festival that combines the Saemaul Undong and Chuseok festivals will be a meaningful memory for international students." He added, "I have 3 tips to spend Chuseok wisely: To eat well in this season where grains ripen and fruits are in abundance, to make a wish looking at the full moon in this great weather, and to make new plans for the remaining year."
Park, Seung Woo, director of the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul, also said in his greeting address, "This Festival aims at providing the opportunity to experience and understand traditional Korean culture." He added, "Since you guys studied hard so far, take this opportunity to enjoy some leisure. I hope that you create a new community and make happy memories at your new home, Korea."
At the 'Global Saemauler Chuseok Festival' that was held at the YU Folk Village Kugae-Seowon at 10 A.M., students in the master's degree program of the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul to study the Saemaul Undong, Korea's economic development, and reforestation experience of Korea enjoyed various traditional games such as yutnori (teams), arm wrestling (individual), treasure-hunt game, samulnori performance, saxophone performance, singing contest, and traditional fashion show from different countries to further their understanding of Korean culture and to have a good time.
Yutnori was played on a specially made board made with the Saemaul spirit of diligence, self-help and cooperation, and the values of sharing, serving and creativity needed for the global Saemaul Undong, as well as the flags of various nations to uplift the status of Korea and Saemaul Undong in the world. A total of over 70 people participated in this Festival including the 40 plus students at the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul, YU President Noh, Seok Kyun, and professors and faculty.
YU Executive Vice President Choi, Oe Chool (director of Institute for International Cooperation and Development) who planned the 'Global Saemauler Chuseok Festival' said, "I hope that this Festival was an opportunity for international students studying at the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul to observe the traditional cultures of Korea, spend the holidays, and take a look at the spirit of Koreans. I also hope that they will once again think about the values of diligence, self-help and cooperation through individual and group games, while also experiencing the unique and warm hospitality of Korea."
On the 18th during the Chuseok holidays, international students at the YU Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul watched the '2013 Chuseok Ssireum Tournament' held at the Gyeongsan Gymnasium.
