‘수어는 기회다’ 제9회 전주시 수어문화제 개최

On the 15th, the Jeonju City Sign Language Interpretation Center (Director Lee Hyun-seok) in collaboration with the Jeonbuk Farmers' Association Jeonju Branch held the 9th Jeonju Sign Language Culture Festival at an outdoor performance venue at the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Office.

Under the slogan "Sign Language is an Opportunity," this year's event was designed as a time for deaf and non-deaf individuals to come together, share understanding and empathy towards deaf culture.

During the event, individuals who have contributed to the promotion of the rights of the deaf and the welfare of people with disabilities were honored with commendations.

Various experience booths, sign language presentations, performances, and diverse programs were held, creating a festive atmosphere where people with and without disabilities could come together.

In particular, the sign language performances and experience booths provided a special opportunity for families to learn sign language and experience deaf culture together. Citizens had the chance to directly experience sign language and deepen their understanding of deaf culture.

Lee Seok-hyun, the Director of the Jeonju City Sign Language Interpretation Center, stated, "This cultural festival has been a valuable foundation for deaf and non-deaf individuals to communicate and understand culture together," adding, "We will continue our efforts to promote the value of deaf culture in the future."

The Sign Language Culture Festival is held annually to share culture and art through sign language, improve social awareness of the deaf, and broaden empathy towards deaf culture.

? Summary:
The 9th Jeonju Sign Language Culture Festival was held in collaboration with the Jeonbuk Farmers' Association Jeonju Branch. The event aimed to bring together deaf and non-deaf individuals to share understanding and empathy towards deaf culture. Various programs, performances, and experience booths were organized to create a festive atmosphere where everyone could participate.

?️ Natural Korean Translation:
전북농업인회 전주지회와 전주시 수화통역센터가 협력하여 제9회 전주 수화문화축제를 개최했습니다. 이번 행사는 청각 장애인과 비청각 장애인이 모여 서로의 이해와 공감을 나누는 시간으로 디자인되었습니다. 다양한 프로그램, 공연 및 체험 부스가 마련되어 모두가 참여할 수 있는 축제 분위기를 조성했습니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What was the main goal of the 9th Jeonju Sign Language Culture Festival?
주요 목표는 제9회 전주 수화문화축제가 무엇이었습니까?
2. How were individuals honored during the event?
행사 중에 어떻게 사람들이 영예를 받았습니까?
3. Why did the Director of the Jeonju City Sign Language Interpretation Center emphasize the importance of the cultural festival?
전주시 수화통역센터 소장은 왜 문화 축제의 중요성을 강조했습니까?

? Vocabulary Learning:
1. Interpretation (통역, noun)
- The act of explaining or translating something.
- 설명하거나 번역하는 행위
- She provided interpretation services for the foreign visitors.
- 그녀는 외국 방문객을 위해 통역 서비스를 제공했습니다.

2. Commendations (표창, noun)
- Awards or honors given as a sign of approval or appreciation.
- 승인 또는 감사의 표시로 수여되는 상 또는 영예
- The employees received commendations for their hard work.
- 직원들은 노력에 대해 표창을 받았습니다.

3. Welfare (복지, noun)
- Health, happiness, and prosperity; the well-being of individuals or groups.
- 개인 또는 집단의 복지; 건강, 행복, 번영
- The organization works to improve the welfare of children in need.
- 그 기관은 필요한 어린이들의 복지를 향상시키기 위해 노력합니다.

4. Foundation (기반, noun)
- The basis or groundwork on which something is built or developed.
- 무언가가 건설 또는 발전하는 기초 또는 토대
- Education is the foundation of a strong society.
- 교육은 강한 사회의 기반입니다.

5. Empathy (공감, noun)
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
- 다른 사람의 감정을 이해하고 공유하는 능력
- Showing empathy towards others can help build stronger relationships.
- 다른 사람들에 대한 공감을 표현하는 것은 더 강한 관계를 형성하는 데 도움이 될 수 있습니다.

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