International Martial Arts Photo Contest Exhibition
□ Date and venue
- Pre exhibition: 20 August 2019, 2nd fl. Lobby, National Assembly Hall
- Main exhibition: 30 August to 6 September 2019, 1st fl. Lobby, Chungju Sports Complex
□ Title : International Martial Arts Photo Contest Exhibition: Respect, Sharing and Solidarity
*Title for exhibition held at the National Assembly Hall: World Martial Arts Demonstrations and
Martial Arts Photo Exhibition for Successful Opening of the 2019 Chungju World Martial Arts Masterships
□ Partners- Supported by : Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, Korean National Commission for UNESCO, Chungcheongbuk-do, Chungju-city
□ Contents : 38 award winning works from the 2018 International Martial Arts Photo Contest - (1 Grand Prize, 1 Gold Prize, 2 Silver Prize, 8 Bronze Prize and 26 Fine Work Prize winners)
□ Project description : Visual studies and educational initiative designed to promote martial arts for youth development and engagement and the Kazan Action Plan of UNESCO (Including hands-on martial arts demonstrations for youth, dedicated photo zone and photo exhibits)
□ Outcomes
- Pre-exhibition: 300 visitors including 15 National Assembly members
- Main exhibition: 1,000 visitors including VIPs, participants, athletes and referees participating in the Chungju World Martial Arts Masterships and students and teachers
- Monitoring and project evaluation report is to be produced based on the visitor survey report
*53% of respondents said the exhibition made them take an interest in UNESCO’s international sports activities. 55% said it helped them gain an understanding on the artistic value of martial arts. 54% said it was an opportunity to learn about the positive impact of martial parts on youth development and engagement.