Exploring the Value of Hangul at the Oesol Memorial Hall
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Spending weekends often leads us to discover activities that provide both fun and learning experiences.
In Ulsan Jung-gu, there is a place where we can appreciate the value of our language and Hangul while children enjoy various activities: the Oesol Memorial Hall, dedicated to the life and achievements of Hangul scholar Choi Hyun-bae.
This time, I participated in the children's program 'Oesol Saturday Baegot' at the memorial hall, experiencing a Hangul cookie decorating activity and exploring the exhibitions.
Upon arriving at the memorial hall, there is parking available right in front. It's advisable to allocate ample time to explore leisurely, especially since there are also Choi Hyun-bae's birthplace and the Oesol Hanok Library nearby.
In front of the memorial hall stands a statue of Choi Hyun-bae, who dedicated his efforts to preserving and promoting Hangul.
Children also took commemorative photos in front of the statue.
This place reminds us that while we use Hangul naturally in our daily lives, many individuals have worked hard to make it accessible for us today.
Inside the memorial hall, there are activity sheets prepared to make exhibitions more engaging for children. Utilizing these sheets while exploring the exhibits allows kids to actively participate and enjoy the experience.
As they stamp their activity sheets while viewing the exhibitions, children find joy in being involved, rather than just observing.
The visiting hours for the Oesol Memorial Hall in Ulsan Jung-gu are from 9 AM to 6 PM, and it is closed every Monday, on January 1st, and during Chuseok and Seollal.
In a space called 'Oesol Maru' within the hall, children can directly engage in activities to realize the importance of Hangul.
During my visit, I also wrote a message to Oesol teacher, who has enabled us to use Hangul today.
The purpose of this visit was to participate in the children's program 'Oesol Saturday Baegot.' This program includes guided tours of the memorial hall and themed activities for elementary school students.
In October, marking the 100th anniversary of Hangul Day, activities were prepared, including decorating Hangul cookies with colorful icing and making a block resembling a traditional autumn snack.
I signed up for the Hangul cookie making activity and checked in according to the instructions before participating in the program.
In the activity space, tables were set up for children to work on their projects, separate from their parents. While parent-child activities are wonderful, it is also meaningful for children to listen to the instructor and engage with peers independently.
Seeing the children participate in their respective spots made me feel that it would be a valuable experience for them.
Afterward, we examined the completed cookies. It seemed that through this activity, the children had fun engaging with Hangul and felt a sense of accomplishment by creating their own results.
After finishing the cookie making experience, we explored the exhibitions at the Oesol Memorial Hall.
We toured the hall while listening to the exhibition guide. Having previously visited without a guide, I found that the stories shared made the experience much more engaging.
Throughout the exhibition, we could explore materials related to Choi Hyun-bae, who loved Hangul, and the children listened attentively to the guide.
The Oesol Memorial Hall serves as a space to reflect on the life of Hangul scholar Choi Hyun-bae and his efforts to preserve and promote our language.
By enjoying both the children's program and the exhibition, the children had the opportunity to feel closer to Hangul.
At the end of the exhibition, children could write letters to friends using a keyboard, allowing them to experience using Hangul directly.
If you are looking for meaningful experiences to share with your child on the weekend, consider visiting the Oesol Memorial Hall in Ulsan Jung-gu.
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