천년 한지, 세계로 뻗다…2025 전주국제한지산업대전 개막

In the cultural city of Jeonju, South Korea, a festival that allows visitors to see the past, present, and future of Hanji, a tradition that has been passed down for a thousand years, has opened its doors.

On the 2nd, Jeonju City and the Jeonju Cultural Heritage Foundation held the opening ceremony of the "2025 Jeonju International Hanji Industry Expo" (the 29th Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival) at a special stage at the Korean Traditional Culture Center. The event was attended by Mayor Woo Bum-gi of Jeonju, artisans and officials from around the country, citizens, and tourists, who all gathered to wish for the sustainable development and globalization of the K-Hanji industry.

During the opening ceremony, the 31st National Hanji Craft Competition awards ceremony was held, and a large-scale Hanji performance expressing hopes for the UNESCO listing of traditional Hanji as Intangible Cultural Heritage and the hosting of the Summer Olympics in Jeonju unfolded on stage. This was followed by an international Hanji fashion show showcasing creative costumes made from Hanji, demonstrating the modern transformation potential of traditional paper and adding a grand finale to the opening ceremony.

The Hanji Industry Expo, with the slogan "This is Hanji," will continue from the 2nd to the 4th at the Korean Traditional Culture Center. Various programs such as the Jeonju Hanji Sports Festival, Hanji Cultural Zone, Hanji Business Models, Hanji Night, and Hanji exhibitions, experiences, and sales will be prepared to inform citizens and tourists about the excellence, artistry, and industrial potential of Hanji.

? Brief Summary:
In Jeonju, South Korea, a festival showcasing the past, present, and future of Hanji, a thousand-year-old tradition, has begun. The event aims to promote the sustainable development and globalization of the K-Hanji industry through various activities and exhibitions.

?️ Natural Korean Translation:
한국 전주시에서 천 년 전통인 한지의 과거, 현재, 미래를 보여주는 축제가 시작되었습니다. 이 행사는 다양한 활동과 전시를 통해 K-한지 산업의 지속적인 발전과 국제화를 촉진하는 것을 목표로 합니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the main purpose of the "2025 Jeonju International Hanji Industry Expo"?
한지 산업 엑스포의 주요 목적은 무엇인가요?
2. Who attended the opening ceremony of the festival?
이 축제의 개막식에 누가 참석했나요?
3. What kind of activities are included in the Hanji Industry Expo program?
한지 산업 엑스포 프로그램에는 어떤 종류의 활동이 포함되어 있나요?

? Vocabulary Learning:
1. tradition, 전통, noun
- a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time
- 오랫동안 존속해 온 믿음, 관습 또는 행동 방식
- The tradition of exchanging gifts during the holidays is important in our culture.
- 휴일에 선물을 교환하는 전통은 우리 문화에서 중요합니다.

2. sustainable, 지속 가능한, adjective
- able to be maintained at a certain rate or level
- 특정 속도나 수준에서 유지될 수 있는
- We need to find sustainable solutions to protect the environment for future generations.
- 우리는 미래 세대를 위해 환경을 보호하기 위한 지속 가능한 해결책을 찾아야 합니다.

3. globalization, 세계화, noun
- the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale
- 기업이나 다른 조직이 국제적 영향력을 발전시키거나 국제적 규모에서 운영을 시작하는 과정
- Globalization has led to increased cultural exchange between countries.
- 세계화로 인해 국가 간 문화 교류가 증가했습니다.

4. artisan, 장인, noun
- a skilled worker who makes things by hand
- 손으로 물건을 만드는 숙련된 노동자
- The artisan crafted a beautiful piece of pottery using traditional techniques.
- 그 장인은 전통 기술을 사용해 아름다운 도자기를 만들었습니다.

5. grand finale, 화려한 피날레, noun
- the last and most impressive or exciting part of an event or performance
- 행사나 공연의 마지막이자 가장 인상적이거나 흥미로운 부분
- The fireworks display was the grand finale of the concert.
- 불꽃놀이가 콘서트의 화려한 피날레였습니다.

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