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Dongjasang (young attendant figures) 93 pieces Buddhist Central Museum special exhibition
D-113 Deadline February 28 · Exhibition ends
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In short
The Buddhist Central Museum opens its largest-ever exhibition featuring 'dongjasang' (young attendant figures in Buddhist art).
It showcases 93 pieces from 47 collections owned by temples nationwide, including 6 designated treasures.
Three humanities lectures linked to the exhibition will be held in November.
Visitor info
Location
Buddhist Central Museum, Korean Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Period
October 29, 2026 – February 28, 2027
Related lecture
Humanities lecture 'The World of Dongjasang Figures Seen Through Buddhist Art' on November 9, 16, and 23 at the Korean Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall
Key facts
When
The exhibition runs from October 29 to February 28, 2027.
Where
It is held at the Buddhist Central Museum in the Korean Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
What
The exhibition displays 93 pieces from 47 collections of dongjasang sculptures and dongjasang Buddhist paintings owned by temples nationwide, including 6 designated treasures.
How
It is the first public display of dongjasang sculptures owned by Heungcheonsa, Sangwonsa, and Chiljangsá temples at the museum.
What it means for me
Those interested in Buddhist art or traditional sculpture can visit until February 2027.
Culture · 2 sources combinedp. 2 / 3
Play No Empty Seats Doosan Art Center opens
D-8 Deadline November 15 · Performance end date
Photo: 한겨레
In short
This play tells the story of those left behind after a high school student's suicide.
A new work by playwright Lee Kyung-heon opened at Doosan Art Center on October 28.
It runs at Space111 of Doosan Art Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul until November 15.
Visitor info
Venue
Space111, Doosan Art Center, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Period
October 28 – November 15, 2026
Production
The final work of playwright Lee Kyung-heon's 'Suicide Bereavement Trilogy'
Key facts
When
It opens on October 28 and runs until November 15.
Where
It is held at Space111 of Doosan Art Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Who
Written by playwright Lee Kyung-heon and directed by Shin Myung-min.
What
It addresses the guilt and blame-shifting experienced by teachers and friends after a high school student's suicide.
What it means for me
If you have experienced the loss of someone close, it offers an opportunity to reflect on the complex emotions of the mourning process.
Culture · 2 sources combinedp. 3 / 3
Sokcho Gaetbae Art Festival Opens Oct 31 in Cheongho-dong
Deadline Deadline October 31 · Festival runs for one day only
Photo: 한겨레
In short
A festival featuring gaetbae (traditional Korean flat-bottomed ferries) will be held in Abaei Village, Cheongho-dong, Sokcho.
A cooking competition featuring displaced persons' food culture and a residents' runway show will take place.
The day-long festival concludes with experience programs and Sokcho Arirang (traditional folk song) performances.
Visitor info
Location
Gaetbae area of Sokcho Art Platform, Sokcho, Gangwon Province
Schedule
October 31, 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Key facts
When
Runs from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM on October 31.
Where
Held at Gaetbae area of Sokcho Art Platform.
Who
The 13th edition organized by Sokcho Folk Arts Association and sponsored by Sokcho City.
What
Cooking competition, Peace Runway, daily cultural experience activities, and Sokcho Arirang performance follow in sequence.
What it means for me
Readers from Sokcho and nearby areas can enjoy cooking competitions, experience programs, and performances throughout the day.
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