To have fun Hangeul Day, which commemorates the invention and proclamation of the Korean alphabet, the first Sejong Hangeul Olympiad and 2024 Hangeul Run will happen Oct. 8-9 in Sejong Particular Self-governing Metropolis.
The 2-day occasion is co-organized by Sejong Metropolis, the Sejong Tradition and Tourism Basis and Herald Media Group, writer of The Korea Herald.
As a Korean-language proficiency competitors for learners, the Hangeul Olympiad will happen on the Authorities Complicated Sejong Conference Middle on Oct. 8, that includes roughly 100 contestants who’ve handed the preliminary on-line spherical.
In groups of three, the contestants will compete in a number of rounds by quizzes, a debate session and a dialect talking competitors.
For its inaugural version, the competitors has invited worldwide college students at present enrolled in Korean academic establishments, together with in grasp’s and doctoral packages, in addition to these on leaves of absence.
Winners shall be awarded with honors such because the Sejong Mayor’s Award. All finalists will obtain a ceremonial appointment letter as “Okay-Jiphyeonjeon Students” (provisional title) and commencement caps. The competitors is open to be seen by the general public.
On Hangeul Day itself, Oct. 9, the 2024 Hangeul Run shall be held at Sejong Lake Park, alongside the official ceremony, celebrating the 587th anniversary of King Sejong’s proclamation of Hangeul in 1446.
The run could have two programs: 10.9 kilometers, marking Hangeul Day on the calendar, and 5.15 kilometers, representing King Sejong’s birthday. Sean, a Korean rapper recognized for his philanthropic actions, will be a part of individuals in operating the ten.9-km course.
The occasion is open to everybody with a participation price of twenty-two,000 received. All individuals will obtain commemorative T-shirts and different free items.
1st Sejong Hangeul Olympiad
▶ Date: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
▶ Location: Exhibition Corridor, Authorities Complicated Sejong Conference Middle
▶ Program: Reels contest / OX quiz / Debate battle / Dialect talking contest
2024 Hangeul Run – Charity race wiht Sean
▶ Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
▶ Location: Sejong Lake Park