▲ This picture shows the reproduced image of Bangudae petroglyphs. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

 

▲ This photo shows Song Chul-ho, the mayor of Ulsan city, who was in front of Bangudae Petroglyphs on 2nd Sep. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Sep. 27 (Yonhap) -- To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of petroglyphs, also known as strong engravings of Bangudae Terrace various cultural events, exhibitions and academic contests will take place, according to Ulsan Petrogylph Musuem, Monday.

First, “Petroglyhs Left in the Musuem” (translated), a photo exhibition, will be held on Oct. 26.

It will introduce petroglyphs around the world including that of Sahara Africa, Mont Bego France, which the museum has been collecting.

Between the 29th and the 31st of that month, they will open a cultural event “Hello, Bangudae” (translated).

A range of experience activities such as drawing a petroglyph on a tile and making key-rings are prepared aiming for family and children visitors.

From Nov. 2 to March. 27 2022, the museum has plans for a special exhibition “Hunters of Daegokchon Stream2: People Who Went to the Sea” (translated) examining the Neolithic humans’ lives of adapting to climate changes.

An international academic contest for the discovery of the petroglyphs in Daegok-ri will be held in 13~14th of Decembers in Seoul and Ulsan City at the same time.

Activities such as debates between experts from Korea and overseas and public lectures are scheduled under the theme “Petroglyphs and the Sacred Place.”

In 21st~26th of the same month, “Merry Petroglyphs” event will celebrate the week in which the stone engravings were found.

The event will carry out experiencing programs allowing the viewers to feel the end of the year atmosphere such as making trees wishing for the discovery be designated as a World Heritage.

“We have prepared diverse events to introduce the value of the petroglyphs and wish for it to be designated as a World Heritage. We ask for the visitors to comply with the quarantine guidelines for your safe and fun experiences at the exhibitions and events,” said an official from the museum.

The petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace in Daegok-ri, Ulju were discovered by Moon Myung-dae professor and the others with the help of the villagers while investigating the stone engravings in Cheonjueon-ri in 1971.

Moreover, its date of discovery, 25th of December, earned its other name “Miracle of Christmas” (translated).

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