The 'Senior Arts Enrichment: Youth Starts Now' program will be held nationwide from August to November, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts and Culture Education Agency.
The Korea Arts and Culture Education Agency is expanding the program, which began as a pilot last year, to 60 facilities across the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon, Chungcheong, Jeolla, and Gyeongsang regions. The program will offer a variety of cultural arts education tailored to participants' interests and the conditions of each facility, including theater, crafts, artificial intelligence (AI), and art appreciation.
Six types of cultural arts education programs will be available. These will take place in various facilities across the country, including senior welfare centers, lifelong learning centers, cultural foundations, libraries, cultural centers, and museums.
Key programs include 'Time to Get to Know My Body,' which focuses on physical movement to enhance bodily awareness and promote a healthy lifestyle; 'Again, Youth Theater,' which reflects on past lives through theater; and 'Our Neighborhood Upcycling Workshop,' which fosters community engagement through craft.
Other offerings include 'AI and Our Neighborhood,' where participants create stories about themselves and their communities using AI; 'One Artwork, One Step in Humanities,' which combines art appreciation with humanities experiences; and 'A Page of Art Encountered Today,' which involves visiting cultural spaces like galleries and museums to enjoy art.
Im Jin-taek, head of the Korea Arts and Culture Education Agency, stated, "I hope the Senior Arts Enrichment program allows older adults to experience culture and arts close to their daily lives, enriching their post-retirement routines. We will continue to expand support for more older adults to participate in cultural arts education in their communities."
Older adults aged 65 to 74 interested in participating can apply through the regional facilities. Detailed information about the programs and application methods can be found on the Korea Arts and Culture Education Agency's website and official social media channels.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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