A poster promoting hanbok exhibitions at Shinsegae Centum City in Busan tied to the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in July. Courtesy of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Busan is turning one of the world's biggest heritage gatherings into a showcase of Korean craftsmanship and fashion, with two exhibitions opening Thursday to welcome delegates and visitors attending the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it is hosting the Korean craft exhibition "Invitation to Korean Craft" from Thursday through July 30 and the traveling Hanbok Fair from Thursday through Wednesday at Shinsegae Centum City in Busan.
Organized with the Korea Craft and Design Foundation, the events are designed to introduce visitors from Korea and abroad to the beauty of Korean craft, hanbok and everyday culture during the UNESCO meeting.
The craft exhibition features 149 works by 29 artists working in ceramics, textiles, glass, hanji (Korean traditional paper) and lacquerware.
