Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Forest Research Institute opens "Creating Pine Trees, Culture"
Oct 23, 2025
Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Forest Research Institute (Forest Museum) will hold an exhibition "Creating Pine Trees, Culture" jointly organized with the National Arboretum from October 31 to February 28, 2026. This exhibition sheds new light on the ecological value and cultural symbolism of pine trees, and presents forest cultural contents that combine tradition and modernity.
In the exhibition, about 60 collections owned by the National Arboretum and Forest Museum will be unveiled. The exhibition consists of a total of three sections.
▲ 'Pine Ecology': Exploring the Appearance, Distribution, and Ecological Characteristics of Pine Trees
▲ 'Pine Culture': Lighting up the meaning and symbolism of pine trees found in the lives and wisdom of our ancestors
▲ 'Coexistence with the future of pine trees' : Introduction of inter-Korean exchanges and pine conservation efforts through pine tree nematode disease control project
In particular, in the exhibition-linked experiential education program 'Autumn Pine Restaurant', families and lovers can participate together 'Making pine soban' and'Pine Raw Fruit Room (Making pine powder Dasik)' experience will be held. Together with Lee Jae-hee, a woodcraft instructor, Yoo Ok-sim, a natural dye artist, and Park In-ja, a formative artist, there will be time to feel the scent and texture of pine trees with five senses and creatively interpret the beauty of tradition that combines nature and life.
As an opening event, the performance of 「Culture Day-Youth Mike" combines the individuality and passion of young artists from the street dance team, including traditional music, folk band , and the cheerful rhythm tap dance team , Locking, and B-boy to transform the museum into a venue for young art.
In the exhibition, about 60 collections owned by the National Arboretum and Forest Museum will be unveiled. The exhibition consists of a total of three sections.
▲ 'Pine Ecology': Exploring the Appearance, Distribution, and Ecological Characteristics of Pine Trees
▲ 'Pine Culture': Lighting up the meaning and symbolism of pine trees found in the lives and wisdom of our ancestors
▲ 'Coexistence with the future of pine trees' : Introduction of inter-Korean exchanges and pine conservation efforts through pine tree nematode disease control project
In particular, in the exhibition-linked experiential education program 'Autumn Pine Restaurant', families and lovers can participate together 'Making pine soban' and'Pine Raw Fruit Room (Making pine powder Dasik)' experience will be held. Together with Lee Jae-hee, a woodcraft instructor, Yoo Ok-sim, a natural dye artist, and Park In-ja, a formative artist, there will be time to feel the scent and texture of pine trees with five senses and creatively interpret the beauty of tradition that combines nature and life.
As an opening event, the performance of 「Culture Day-Youth Mike" combines the individuality and passion of young artists from the street dance team
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
