Paldal-gu Jidong to Recruit Participants for Village Docent Training Program

Jidong Residents' Center in Paldal-gu (Director Park Chan-bok) is opening a 'Village Docent Training Program' and recruiting participants for the educational course.

The program will run from September 2 to 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. as a two-week course combining lectures with on-site learning (Hwaseong Fortress and Jidong village area). The curriculum consists of comprehensive training for village interpretation, including the Eco-mobility Festival, touring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hwaseong Fortress, learning guide methods for Jidong's mural alley, exploring Jidong attractions, and visiting traditional markets.

The program will recruit 30 to 40 participants. Registration will take place at Jidong Residents' Center from the 26th to the 29th through in-person or fax submission.

An official from the residents' center stated, "Through the village docent training program, we expect the trainees to effectively communicate Jidong's attractions and traditional markets as well as authentic stories about the village to visitors."

For more details regarding recruitment, visit the Jidong Residents' Center website (http://jidong.suwon.ne.kr/) and check the 'Our District News' section, or call (228-7883) for inquiries.