Visit the Hamann Independence Movement Memorial Hall
Blog Reporter Kim Myung-hoon, 15th Term
Hamann Independence Movement Memorial Hall
Address: 48-1, Jidu 2-gil, Gunbuk-myeon, Hamann-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Operating Hours: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Admission Fee: Free
✔️ August 15
August 15, 1945, is a national holiday commemorating the liberation from Japanese colonial rule and the restoration of sovereignty lost to Japanese imperialists. August 15, 1948, marks the establishment of the Republic of Korea.
To commemorate this, August 15 is designated as Liberation Day, which this year celebrates its 81st anniversary.
As Liberation Day approaches, I visited the Hamann Independence Movement Memorial Hall, a site rich in history for those seeking meaningful places to visit.
Shall we take a moment to reflect on the fervent cries and spirit of independence from that day?
Surrounding the Hamann Independence Movement Memorial Hall, there is also the Daeam Lee Tae-jun Memorial Hall and park.
The Hamann Independence Movement Memorial Hall is free to enter, with a historical exhibition hall on the first floor and an experiential space on the second floor.
Upon entering the first floor, visitors can decorate their own water bottles and eco-bags, with an event sign indicating how to participate.
They provide materials such as water bottles, stickers, and eco-bags, allowing visitors to express their personal style. The experience is free of charge.
Before heading to the historical exhibition hall, there is a timeline of the Republic of Korea's situation and the history of the independence movement in Hamann from 1897 to 1945.
The memorial hall introduces itself as a space that sheds light on the footsteps of the independence movement that unfolded in the Hamann area, honoring the figures involved in the movement.
Details about the Japanese invasion and anti-Japanese movements are thoroughly explained, including the story of the Hamann independence activists.
The 3.1 Movement in Hamann began in Chilbuk-myeon and spread to Daesan-myeon, Chilsseo-myeon, Hamann-eup, Gunbuk-myeon, and Chilwon Market, continuing for 34 consecutive days.
Do you know about the Gimi Declaration of Independence? It was produced at the Boseongsa publishing house. During its production, it was discovered by pro-Japanese police officer Shin Cheol, who was bribed to keep quiet with 5,000 won. This allowed the Gimi Declaration to be released into the world.
There are also areas to watch videos and a floor map marking the patriotic sites in Hamann.
On the back wall, you can meet the Hamann independence activists, listed by the year they received awards for their contributions.
It's heartbreaking to see some names without faces. If even a faint photo remained, I would feel grateful to connect with them through a gaze.
On the second floor, the experiential exhibition hall allows visitors to engage with the history and significance of the independence movement more vividly.
One activity involves making a Taegeukgi pinwheel, which can be taken outside to enjoy the wind as it spins.
Keeping secrets was crucial for the independence movement. In difficult circumstances, various codes were created to communicate covertly. One method involved using newspapers to encode messages in Hangul.
Visitors can also dress in outfits worn during the independence movement and take photos at a photo zone with a Taegeukgi.
Write a message on a hologram memo and hang it as a message card, hoping it reaches the independence activists.
Currently, a Memory Check-in Stamp Tour is ongoing, running until November 17, with 90 memorial facilities across the country participating.
Souvenirs are provided to the first 100 participants at each location, with additional prizes for those who visit multiple sites.
Why not explore the Hamann Independence Movement Memorial Hall and participate in the stamp tour to earn souvenirs? Liberation Day is just around the corner, and visiting the memorial hall could provide a meaningful experience.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/arahaman/224353182558
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