Yangju City Recruits 400 Participants on a First-Come, First-Served Basis for ‘Byeolsan OX Quiz’ at Hoeamsaji Royal Festival
Held on the Main Stage on the 18th… A Citizen-Participatory Program Combining History and General Knowledge
[Break News Yangju = Reporter Kim Wan-young] Yangju City, Gyeonggi Province, will host the ‘Answer Tap! Bronze Gold Tap! Byeolsan OX Quiz’ on the main stage of the ‘9th Yangju Hoeamsaji Royal Festival’ on the coming 18th and is recruiting 400 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program is a representative citizen-participatory content of the Hoeamsaji Royal Festival, which will be held for three days from the 17th to the 19th, and will be operated through a pre-registration system to encourage citizen participation.
The quiz will be hosted by ‘Byeolsan,’ the city’s social media character. Questions combining the history and culture of Hoeamsaji with general knowledge are structured in stages from beginner to advanced, allowing participants to naturally understand the significance of the cultural heritage.
This quiz was designed to allow citizens to easily and enjoyably learn about the history and value of Hoeamsaji. Registration for participation is available online via the QR code included in the promotional materials.
The event will begin with a DJ performance and an opening stage, followed by an OX quiz. A second chance round for eliminated participants will also be provided to enhance engagement.
There are no restrictions on who can participate, and families and foreigners are welcome. The seven final winners will be appointed as "Hoeamsaji Ambassadors" and receive commemorative gifts. The entire event will be filmed and released on the YouTube channel "Yangju Byeolsan."
The city expects this program to serve as an opportunity to raise public awareness of Hoeamsaji, which is currently being considered for UNESCO World Heritage designation.
Public Relations Officer Kim Young-jun stated, "We planned this event to allow citizens to access cultural heritage in an easy and fun way," adding, "We hope the value of Hoeamsaji will spread naturally."
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