Asian, African literacy week 2017

By Korea.net Honorary Reporter Siti Martina

Photos = Korean Cultural Center Indonesia

In commemoration of the anniversary of the 62nd Asian-African conference, the literacy Asian-African week was held back in March at the Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika (MKAA) in Bandung, West Java, in Indonesia.

Running from March 17 to 19, this was the fourth such event since 2014. The show was filled with a variety of literacy activities, such as exhibitions, a book bazaar, movie screenings, and talks and discussions about the contents of the books. 

Meinarti Fauzie, the head of the museum, said that the purpose of this activity was to increase interest in reading among the public, especially among students.

The event also promoted the MKAA Library. The opening ceremony was attended by the chairman of West Java, along with the consul general from Korea and the vice provincial and city governor from the city of Bandung itself.

The first day of the event received a warm welcome from the public, especially the students. This can be seen from the crowds of enthusiastic visitors who were curious about the wide range of products and services on display.

The event also involved the cultural centers from different countries. One of the exhibitors was Korea. The Korean Cultural Center in Indonesia (KCC) took part in the event and made it quite lively. 

 

The KCC was set up in Gallery 1, along with an exhibition of books from the libraries at the Korean National Assembly, the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ali Alatas Center, the Institute for Preservation of Cultural Values in West Java and a museum text of the Indonesian proclamation of independence. 

The performance troupe Hanbapeh performed in the opening ceremony on March 17. On March 18, there was a screening of the movie "The Royal Tailor" (상의원) (2014) and there was an explanation about Hanbok in the audio visual room.

Literacy Asian-African week this year tried to embrace everyone, including people with special needs, making it easier for them to participate in the event. There was a special booth for disabled people, and besides some books written in braille, the booth also provided some training for people who have physical limitations.

The event aims to increase public interest in reading and its three days were quite successful in this regard. The initiative seeks to contribute to the intellectual life of the nation, especially to the younger generation, helping them to become the nation's next generation of insightful citizens.

Source: Korean Cultural Center Indonesia, Nusantaranews.co, Mediakatakita.com, Jabar.tribunnews.com, M.ayobandung.com

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