"Preserving Traditional Cultural Heritage" ... Mayor Chang Ki-yoon of Changwon Attends Completion Ceremony of Wudam Culture Center at Bulgoksa Temple

"Changwon's Precious Cultural Heritage Is an Asset for All Citizens"

On July 8, Chang Ki-yoon, Mayor of Changwon Special City, attended the completion ceremony for the Wudam Culture Center held at Bulgoksa Temple in Seongsan-gu. He stated, "Changwon's precious cultural heritage is an asset for all citizens."

Chang Ki-yoon, Mayor of Changwon Special City, visits Bulgoksa Udham Cultural Center.
[Photo provided by Changwon City]

Approximately 150 people attended the ceremony, including Mayor Chang Ki-yoon of Changwon Special City, National Assemblyman Heo Seongmu, provincial and city council members, Dohong, the chief monk of Bulgoksa, as well as temple devotees and local residents.

The Wudam Culture Center is a visitor convenience facility established as part of a national heritage maintenance and restoration project. It is equipped with rest areas and storage spaces for cultural heritage, among other amenities.

In his congratulatory remarks, Mayor Chang said, "I sincerely congratulate you on the completion of the Wudam Culture Center, and I hope Bulgoksa will continue to develop as a place to promote the region's valuable traditional culture and heritage. We will continue to preserve and support the utilization of traditional culture so that everyone can enjoy and share the value of our cultural heritage."

Bulgoksa is a representative traditional temple in Changwon, officially designated as Traditional Temple No. 100 on August 7, 1989. It is home to various cultural assets, including Treasure No. 435—the Stone Seated Vairocana Buddha—and Gyeongsangnam-do Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 133—the Iljumun Gate.

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