Sri Lanka, Colombia, and Palestine have been selected as the winners of the '2026 Jeonju World Intangible Cultural Heritage Award' for their efforts to protect and pass on intangible cultural heritage from various countries that humanity should collectively safeguard and preserve.
On the 11th, Jeonju City held the '2026 Jeonju World Intangible Cultural Heritage Award Ceremony' at the Korea Traditional Culture Center, with about 200 domestic and international guests, including Yoon Dong-wook, Vice Mayor of Jeonju, Kim Dong-heon, Vice Chairman of the Jeonju City Council, M.K. Pathmanathan, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Korea, Paul Fernando Duclós Parodi, Peruvian Ambassador to Korea, Lee Jong-hoon, Director of the National Intangible Heritage Center, and domestic and international intangible heritage experts.
The Jeonju World Intangible Cultural Heritage Award is the world's only international intangible cultural heritage award established by Jeonju City to honor individuals and organizations that have been at the forefront of protecting and developing intangible heritage worldwide. This year marks the 8th edition of the award.
The event started with a welcome speech by Vice Mayor Yoon Dong-wook, followed by a congratulatory message from Vice Chairman Kim Dong-heon, a speech by Director Lee Jong-hoon and Park Gyu-ri, Acting Director of the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Intangible Cultural Heritage Center, the award ceremony, judging comments by Chairman Choi Dong-hwan, and congratulatory performances.
This year, 125 teams from 52 countries participated in the international competition for the Jeonju World Intangible Cultural Heritage Award, and after the judging process, Saranga Puppet Group from Sri Lanka, Embodying Reconciliation from Colombia, and Sunbula from Palestine were selected as the final winners.
Among them, Saranga Puppet Group from Sri Lanka was recognized for their efforts in educating and preserving the traditional string puppetry 'Rukada Natya' for future generations through activities such as education, preservation, digital archiving, and community engagement.
Embodying Reconciliation from Colombia is carrying on intangible heritage through dance, rituals, and oral traditions to promote the memory, peace, and social healing of the local community.
Lastly, Sunbula from Palestine is preserving and passing on traditional embroidery and craft techniques, supporting the economic independence of women artisans through fair trade, and enhancing cultural identity and the resilience of local communities.
The winning organizations were awarded plaques made by Lee Ui-sik, the holder of the intangible heritage of Ottchiljang in North Jeolla Province, along with a prize of $10,000 each, totaling $30,000.
Additionally, at the award ceremony, various performances such as the string puppetry by the winning team Saranga Puppet Group from Sri Lanka, Jeonju kite flying, and Jeonju pansori choir were presented, providing a time to share and celebrate the intangible heritage and its values from around the world.
Vice Mayor Yoon Dong-wook stated, "Jeonju is the most Korean city in South Korea with the most intangible heritage. We will strive to communicate and bridge with all those who work to preserve, inherit, and develop intangible heritage from around the world through the Jeonju World Intangible Cultural Heritage Award."
📝 Summary:
Sri Lanka, Colombia, and Palestine won the '2026 Jeonju World Intangible Cultural Heritage Award' for their efforts in preserving intangible cultural heritage. The award ceremony took place in Jeonju City with various guests, including ambassadors and heritage experts.
🗣️ Natural Korean Translation:
스리랑카, 콜롬비아 및 팔레스타인이 인류가 공동으로 보호하고 보존해야 할 다양한 국가의 무형 문화유산을 보호하고 전수하기 위한 노력으로 '2026 전주 세계 무형문화유산상' 수상자로 선정되었습니다.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. Who were the winners of the '2026 Jeonju World Intangible Cultural Heritage Award'?
수상자로 선정된 '2026 전주 세계 무형문화유산상' 수상자는 누구였습니까?
2. How many countries participated in the international competition for the award?
상을 위한 국제 대회에 참가한 국가는 몇 개였습니까?
3. What efforts were recognized for the Saranga Puppet Group from Sri Lanka?
스리랑카의 사랑가 퍼펫 그룹에게 어떤 노력이 인정되었습니까?
💡 Vocabulary Learning:
1. intangible (무형, adjective)
- not able to be touched or easily defined
- 촉각으로 느끼거나 쉽게 정의할 수 없는
- The concept of love is intangible but powerful.
- 사랑이라는 개념은 무형이지만 강력합니다.
2. heritage (유산, noun)
- traditions, culture, and values that have been passed down through generations
- 세대를 거쳐 전해져온 전통, 문화 및 가치관
- It's important to preserve our cultural heritage for future generations.
- 미래 세대를 위해 우리의 문화 유산을 보존하는 것이 중요합니다.
3. ceremony (식, noun)
- a formal event or ritual, often to celebrate or honor something
- 주로 무언가를 축하하거나 존경하기 위한 형식적인 행사 또는 의식
- The wedding ceremony was beautiful and emotional.
- 결혼식은 아름답고 감동적이었습니다.
4. preserve (보존하다, verb)
- to protect and maintain something in its original state
- 무언가를 원래 상태로 보호하고 유지하는 것
- We must work together to preserve the environment for future generations.
- 우리는 미래 세대를 위해 환경을 보존하기 위해 함께 노력해야 합니다.
5. enhance (향상시키다, verb)
- to improve or increase the quality, value, or strength of something
- 무언가의 품질, 가치 또는 강도를 향상시키거나 높이는 것
- Regular exercise can enhance your overall health and well-being.
- 규칙적인 운동은 전반적인 건강과 안녕을 향상시킬 수 있습니다.
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