Busan turns UNESCO heritage meeting into citywide cultural festival - The Korea Times

This graphic shows a layout of the Korea Pavilion, which will feature the country's UNESCO World Heritage sites and cultural heritage during the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan. Courtesy of the Korea Heritage Service

The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session will extend far beyond meeting rooms this month, with Korea transforming the global gathering into a citywide cultural festival featuring immersive exhibitions, royal performances and heritage tours across Busan.

The Korea Heritage Service said Tuesday it will operate the Korea Pavilion, or K-Heritage House, at BEXCO throughout the committee session from July 19-29, while organizing a wide range of exhibitions, performances and public programs across the city.

The Korea Pavilion will feature 45 exhibition and interactive booths operated by 35 organizations, introducing visitors to Korea's UNESCO World Heritage sites and cultural traditions.

The exhibition will highlight the country's 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Hwaseong Fortress, Namhansanseong and Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea, along with properties on UNESCO's tentative list.