Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation
In 2018, Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation hosted CPI program for a training program of cultural heritage experts. Six CPI participants were invited from different countries; Janani Namal Seneviratne from Sri Lanka, Soubanh Kanhaphanh from Laos, Sochry Han from Cambodia, Gado Tshering from Bhutan, Stellah Nakinobe from Uganda, and Peter Simon Maqway from Tanzania. CPI participants were given an opportunity to enhance their understanding of the cultural heritage of Korea and strengthen their expertise in cultural heritage throughout the CPI program consisting of training with experts, on-site training in cultural heritage sites and related institutions, and individual research supervision.
Training with experts
The training with experts composed of a total of 10 sessions covered a wide range of fields such as cultural property excavation, preservation, administration and policy. Through the training in the following areas, CPI participants acquired the theoretical knowledge about Korea's tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
| Classification | No | Lecturer | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Cultural Heritage |
1 | Hyunju, Seo (Korea National University of Cultural Heritage) |
Archeology and buried cultural properties |
| 2 | Philseung, Yang (Seoul Museum of History) |
Preservation of cultural assets | |
| 3 | Junghan, Ryu (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) |
Museum system and related legislations | |
| 4 | Hanglee Jo (Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation) |
Repatriation of Cultural Artifact in Korea: Cases and Efforts | |
| 5 | Daenam, Park (National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage) |
Collection and registration system of Korean fine artistic heritage | |
| Intangible Cultural Heritage |
1 | Kwibae Kim (Korean National Commission for UNESCO) |
UNESCO World Heritage; its Legal Frame and Issues |
| 2 | Eunsun Jeong (Cultural Heritage Administration) |
The Implementation of the 2003 Convention in Korea | |
| 3 | Inah Pang (Cultural Heritage Administration) |
ICH Policy in Korea | |
| 4 | Jin-jo Yang (National Intangible Heritage Center) |
Inspection and Recording of Intangible Heritage Objects in Korea | |
| 5 | Sangmee Bak (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies) |
Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development |
On-site training in cultural heritage sites and related institutions
For the on-site training, CPI participants visited the Cultural Heritage Administration, several museums, excavation sites and research institutes. In particular, they experienced a practical field education that went beyond a simple cultural exploration at the National Museum of Korea, looking around its storage and conservation science center. They also attended the International Forum on Intangible Heritage, the UNESCO Chair International Conference, the International Symposium on Ssireum (Korean Traditional Wrestling), and the KOICA Forum on the Achievements of the Conservation and Restoration Project of the Preah Pithu Temple Group in Angkor Wat. Through the forums, they gained insight into the current issues and international trends on cultural heritage.
October 12: Attending the International Symposium on Ssireum (Korean Traditional Wrestling) held at the Seoul Center for National Intangible Cultural Asset
October 24: Attending the UNESCO International Conference held at the National Palace Museum of Korea
Sharing their opinions about sustainable cultural heritage utilization from each country's perspective
Individual research supervision
CPI participants continued to share their opinions with their mentors to obtain advice on their respective areas of expertise. The supervision program helped them get feedback on their final research results and acquire advanced expertise on their research topics.
Final presentations
At the final research presentations held on November 22, 2018, at the Seoul Center for National Intangible Cultural Asset, CPI participants made presentations of their research on the following topics.
| Name | Affiliation | Research Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Janani Namal Seneviratne | Department of Archeology, Sri Lanka | Cultural Understanding through Mural Painting Techniques in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Korea and Southeast Asia |
| Soubanh Kanhaphanh | Vatphou Champasak World Heritage Office, Laos |
Restoration and Conservation of Stone Artifacts: Comparative Study in Laos and Korea |
| Sochry Han | APSARA Authority, Cambodia | Comparison of Architectural Behavior of the Monuments: Brick Pagodas, in Korea and Cambodia |
| Stellah Nakinobe | NACOTHA, Uganda | Developing a Strategy on Inventorying Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Case Study of Republic of Korea |
| Peter Simon Maqway | Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Tanzania |
Community-Based Inventorying of Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Case of Korea and Tanzania |
