National Folk Museum 'Today, Commemorate' Exhibition..1945 Calendar and BTS Light Stick Also 'Catches the Eye'

[Financial News] The National Folk Museum announced on the 27th that it will hold a special exhibition 'Today, Commemorate: Why We Keep Souvenirs' at the Planning Exhibition Hall of the National Folk Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul, until September 14. 
This exhibition focuses on reflecting on the value of memory and life through commemorative culture embedded in modern people's daily lives and the souvenirs that symbolize it. The exhibition highlights the reasons we keep souvenirs from three perspectives: personal life cycle and commemoration, communal memory, and tourist souvenirs.
First, it introduces items commemorating milestones in life according to the personal life cycle. It then highlights how communal memory is recorded and shared through 1940s calendars and memorabilia from fandom culture. Finally, it examines the socio-cultural trends of how tourist souvenirs have shaped commemorative culture in everyday life.
'Souvenirs of My Life' are also displayed. Six stories are introduced, including the first marathon medal received after completing 42.195km and a collection of Trump cards started from childhood curiosity. It shows that souvenirs are 'evidence of life' that contain personal time and pride beyond mere collectibles.
Additionally, this exhibition includes many items from the museum's collection that are being unveiled for the first time. These include the 'Yeongjo Eulyugiroyeon and Gyeonghyeondang Sujakryeondo Folding Screen' depicting the 1765 (41st year of King Yeongjo) Giroyeon and Sujakrye, the portrait of pro-Russian official 'Lee Yong-ik', and the 'Constitution Proclamation Commemorative Photo' depicting the historical scene announcing the start of Constitution Day.
The National Folk Museum stated, "Souvenirs are a medium that proves life and connects memories," and "We hope this exhibition will be an opportunity to reflect on the true meaning of commemoration."

rsunjun@fnnews.com Yoo Sun-jun Reporter