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Special Feature The 9th NEAR Working-level Workshop
NEAR This Month NEAR Activities I Secretariat News I NEAR Member News I Schedule of NEAR Member
Feature Report NEAR Members’ Cultural Series - Naadam Festival, the Representative Festival in Mongolia
NEAR Member Tour Gangwon-do Province, Korea
One Northeast Asia Region, One Community NEAR2014. 5-6
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NEAR Working-level Workshop Group Photo
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Opening Ceremony of Naadam Festival, Mongolia
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NEAR is...a representative regional diplomacy cooperation and international organization by 76 regional governments (71 member regions and 5 observers) in 6 Northeast Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Russia, North Korea, and Mongolia.Since the adoption of the NEAR Charter based on mutual prosperity, NEAR has carried out extensive exchange and cooperation projects in various fields ranging from economy and humanities exchange, education & cultural exchange, environment, disaster prevention, cross-border cooperation, science & technology, ocean & fisheries, tourism, mineral resources development & coordination, energy & climate change, women & children, bio-medical industry to agriculture.Partnering with and promoting joint projects by strengthening the exchange with international organizations such as AER (The Assembly of European Regions), the largest independent network of regional authorities in Europe, and R-20 (Regions of Climate Action), NEAR takes the lead in building an international cooperative network communicating with the world beyond Northeast Asia.
NEAR is open to all. Any local government located in the Northeast Asian region sharing the founding purpose of NEAR can join us through the NEAR General Assembly.
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The 9th NEAR Working-level WorkshopSpecial Feature
NEAR Working-levelWorkshop 2014
The 9th
NEAR Working-level Workshop
1. Before the Meeting (NEAR Promotional Video)
2. Welcome Remarks by Secretary General Kim
3. Special Lecture by Prof. Son Byung-hae of
Kyungpook National University4. Visit to Donghwasa
OverviewNEAR Working-level Workshop is held annually at the end of May, for working level officials in charge of NEAR affairs to discuss ways of exchange between and cooperation among member regions.This year, 90 people from 40 regional governments attended the 9th NEAR Working-level Workshop. During the meeting, there was a special lecture on the topic of “Seeking for Northeast Asian Economic Community through Developing Cultural Community.” by Professor Son Byung-hae of Kyungpook National University along with presentations on best local development cases by six member regions, including Heilongjiang Province of China and Shimane Prefecture of Japan. On the last day, Participants experienced Korean traditional confucianism culture as part of “Discover NEAR Members” program.
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Special Feature The 9th NEAR Working-level Workshop
실실실 실실실 실실실실
1. Before the Meeting (NEAR Promotional Video)
2. Welcome Remarks by Secretary General Kim
3. Special Lecture by Prof. Son Byung-hae of
Kyungpook National University4. Visit to Donghwasa 4
Visit to Hahoe Village
and expanding member regions.
Under the theme of “Vision to form local community of Northeast Asia,”
Professor Son Byung-hae of Kyungpook National University delivered a
special lecture. During the lecture, he noted that to form local community
in Northeast Asia, we should use cultural community of Northeast Asia:
confucianism culture in modern way stating that Northeast Asia’s new role
for creating the world market order through forming local community is
being emphasized.
In the presentation on members' best local development cases, Shimane
Prefecture, Japan, introduced successful cases of its tourist attraction
restoration as a result of conducting long-term promotion to change main
customers and of reviewing tourism resources while Gwangju
Metropolitan City delivered a presentation on a city renewable project
utilizing cultural city identity which the city has.
Meanwhile, Bayankhongor Province, Mongolia delivered a presentation
on excellent development cases to reduce gap between city and rural area
and create jobs for the residents by conducting Sinsom Project to diffuse
the infrastructures centralized toward the capital. Further, Republic of
Tuva introduced cooperative relations with Korea.
Each member region promoted international events and Sub-Committee
meetings held in each region. Jeollanam-do Province, Korea (Chair
Organization) promoted the NEAR General Assembly which is scheduled
to be held in October; Shimane Prefecture, Japan promoted Sub-
Committee on Education; Chungcheongbuk-do Province, Korea promoted
Bio Industry Expo Osong Korea and Sub-Committee on Bio-medical
Industry; Magadan Region, Russia promoted Sub-Committee on Mineral
Resources Development & Coordination. For the suggestions for the
NEAR services, Govi-Altai Province, Mongolia suggested cooperative
projects among member regions through NEAR.
Industrial & Cultural Tour On the last day, participants visited Andong City. They experienced
Korean confucianism culture through visiting “Byeongsan Seowon”, one
of the five seowons in the Joseon Dynasty, considered as the most
beautiful seown architecture in Korea and “Hahoe Village”, listed as
UNESCO World Heritage.
Special Lecture and Presentation by Member Regions Before the special lecture, the NEAR Secretariat reported on the
Secretariat’s 2013 service achievements and 2014 service plans along with
main services. In particular, the main services in 2014 include support for
the 10th NEAR General Assembly, holding the 2014 International Forum,
support for facilitating Sub-Committees, conducting the Youth Internship
program, building cooperative networks with international organizations,
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NEAR Activities / Secretariat News
NEAR Secretary General Kim participated in the 2014 International
Forum for Trilateral Cooperation held on April 15 at Hotel Shilla
(Jangchungdong, Seoul) and talked with Chairman Kim Sang- duk of the
World Federation of Korean Businessmen, Chairman Lee Seung-ryul of
the Northeast Asian Community Studies Institute (NACSI), and Head
Thomas Wuchte of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe(OSCE). In addition, he requested their active cooperation to
enhance exchange of Northeast Asia passing on NEAR leaflets to TCS
staffs.
The forum themed ‘Unity in Diversity – Fostering East Asian Identity &
Spirits of Community’ was divided into four sessions and had a question
and answer session with participants sharing opinions with each country’s
celebrities. The Forum was attended by Mongolia's ambassador to South
Korea, Russia’s ambassador to South Korea, advisor of the Japan
Foundation, (former Japan’s ambassador to South Korea) , and professors
from Korea-China-Japan.
The Secretariat delegation, led by Secretary General Kim Jae-hyo,
visited the Khabarovsk Territory, Russia on April 28 to May 1. The visit
was to discuss cooperation with the Khabarovsk Government in
accordance with jointly holding the
NEAR International Forum. The
details are as follows.
The delegation discussed particular
things, such as keynote speakers and
visa issuance while visiting the
government on the 29th. The next
day, they visited Russian Academy of
Science and discussed the session topics along with inviting speakers for
the International Forum. Other things were reaffirmed not to cause any
problems with the Forum by visiting conference halls, accommodations,
and the places to visit.
■ Overview • Date : August 27~29, 2014 • Venue : Khabarovbsk Territory, Russia • Theme : One Northeast Asia Region, One Community- Challenges and
Opportunities • Participation : 200 people, including representatives of member regions,
experts, enterprises, related organizations, public officials • Co-hosing Organization : The Association of Northeast Asia Regional
Governments(NEAR), The Government of Khabarovsk Territory of Russia
■ Background For Northeast Asia emerging as one of the three pillars of world economy, it is high time to request exchange and cooperation among regional governments and regions more than ever. The 6th NEAR International Forum is to be held in August, Khabarovsk Territory,
NEAR International Forum to be held
Secretary General Kim Participated in the International Forum for Trilateral Cooperation
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NEAR Activities
Secretariat News
the hub of Far East Russia to promote cooperation among regional governments.
■ Forum Details The official event will include welcome remarks, keynote speeches, three session presentations and discussions, welcome dinner, and study visit. The topics of each session are as follows.
- Session One : Unity between Eurasia and Northeast Asia Region (80 Min)
- Session Two : Seeking for New Growth Engine in the Region (Sub-region of Pan-East Sea/Sea of Japan Region) (80 Min)
- Session Three : Action for Climate Change and Environmental Issues of Northeast Asia Regional Governments (80 Min)
Secretariat Delegation Visited Khabarovsk Territory, Russia to Discuss the Preparation for the NEAR International Forum
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NEAR This Month Secretariat News / NEAR Member News
Secretary General Kim visited
Xian City on May 22-25 to
participate in the 18th Investment
& Trade Forum for Cooperation
between East & West China at the
invitation of Shaanxi Province, a
NEAR observer. On the 22th, Secretary General Kim attended main events
including opening ceremony of the Expo, theme forum, and Shaanxi
Province friendship city joint ceremony. He also built exchange and
cooperation with Shaanxi Province requesting Shaanxi to join NEAR at
the meeting with Vice President Li Quin of Shaanxi's Association for
Friendship with Foreign Countries. He visited expo exhibition halls and
Samsung semiconductor factories located in Xian on the 24th.
Shaanxi is the region representing the west in China and has various
cultural factors, including Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the First
Qin Emperor, and Silk Road. It spreads active exchange and cooperation
aimed at Central Asia and Northeast Asia under the theme of Silk Road.
Participation in the 18th Investment & Trade Forum for Cooperation between East & West China
‘Starting Ceremony of Global Big Run for Maritime Silk Road 2014’
was held on April 1 at Hilton Hotel, Gyeongju City. The event was to shed
new light on Maritime Silk Road cultures by having a mutual agreement
between the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Province, and Korea Maritime and Ocean University to promote
successful Global Big Run Project for Maritime Silk Road.
In order to promote a successful project, Korea Silk Road Promotion
Planning Committee was launched, consisting of opinion leaders and
experts of the central department, research institute, university, and related
organization. Secretary General Kim is supposed to give advice for
operation plan for Maritime Silk Road Expedition along with participating
in special public relations such as column and contribution for Maritime
Silk Road project as a member of related organization.
The project is expected to play a large role to promote excellent Korean
cultures to international society and to enhance powerful Maritime nation
through shedding new light on history and culture focusing on sea route
following Road Silk Road last year.
Secretary General Kim Participated in ‘Starting Ceremony of Global Big Run for Maritime Silk Road 2014’
Secretary General Kim Visiting Samsung Semiconductor factories in Xian
NEAR Member News
Shandong Province - China
Hubei Province - ChinaThe Conference on Overseas Chinese Pioneering and Developing in China 2014 to be held
“The 7th China(Dongying)
International Petroleum and
Petrochemical Technology &
Equipment Exhibition” will be
held on September 17~19 at
the Huang He International
Convention Center, Dongying Shi, Shandong Province, China.
The Expo is hosted by the People’s Government of Shandong and China
International Trade Promotion Committee and supervised by Shandong
International Trade Promotion Committee, the People’s Government of
Dongying, and Seungli Petroleum Management Bureau.
The Expo is to offer a place for exhibition and a new market to
petroleum equipment and component manufacture companies with the
goal of promoting technology development of petroleum equipment
industry and accelerating technology cooperation in related investment
and trade.
The Conference on
Overseas Chinese Pioneering
and Developing in China
2014 will open from June 23
to 25, 2014 in Wuhan, Hubei
Province, co-hosted by
Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, Hubei Province, and
the Wuhan People's Government.
The meeting will include existing traditional event programs and
establish a special program to prevent fine dust related to real life. Also,
During the event, various professional meetings such as presentations on
new product and technology and development forum on petroleum and
petrochemical industry will be held.
Meanwhile, Dongyung is a hub city of the Huang He and where Shengli,
the second largest in China, is located.
China(Dongying) International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology & Equipment Exhibition to be held in September
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NEAR This Month NEAR Member News
New Tour Promotional Video Completed in Fukui Prefecture
Jeollabuk-do Province - South Korea
Fukui Prefecture - Japan
Yamagata Prefecture - Japan
‘Mini Series Project’ Enjoys Popularity Yamagata Destination Campaign held
Jeollabuk-do’s ‘Mini Series Project’ has gained popularity in Korea. The
project aims to make the province a region that people and businesses
want to visit, stay and live forever. It is one of the “Wellness Projects” of
Jeollabuk-do, which is only one wellness project in Korea and aims to
enhance our citizens’ quality of life.
The Mini Series Project includes ‘Mini Movie Theaters’, ‘Mini Public
Spas’, ‘Mini Libraries’, ‘Mini Museums,' and ‘Mini Sports Facilities’.
Among them, the ‘Mini Movie Theater’ and ‘Mini Public Spa’ projects
have been designated as role model projects and are now carried out by
many other provinces and cities throughout the nation.
Now, we would like to introduce the Mini Movie Theaters. Jeollabuk-do
has plans to establish small sized movie theaters in eight out of 14 cities in
Jeollabuk-do. The main purpose of this project is to give people living in
countryside more opportunities to enjoy culture. As they live in the rural
areas, most of them are farmers or elderly citizens, it is difficult for them
to visit big cities to watch movies and enjoy cultural life. To enhance their
quality of life, Jeollabuk-do has remodelled buildings such as a youth
training center, an art gallery, or a gathering hall and made them small-
sized movie theaters with less than 100 seats offering both 2D and 3D
movies.
Thanks to the movie theaters in rural areas, more people are exposed to
cultural experiences and the project has also created more jobs as all the
mini movie theaters employee local people.
By next year, the Jeollabuk-do government plans to make mini movie
theaters in every city in the province. It is also going to offer a program
called “Citizens Cinema School”. This will teach people how to make
their own films. The government also will host UCC competitions, and
family film festivals and people can watch these at the theaters. This will
allow people not only to watch films but also participate in making their
own. This project is carried out by a lot of other provinces and cities after
seeing the success it has had in our province. With this project, around 150
movie theaters will open throughout the nation.
Along with historic sites such as Eiheiji-the home temple of a Buddhist
sect, Ichijodani Asakura Family Historic Ruins, beauty spots such as
Tojinbo and Mikatagoko, popular places such as Suisyo Beach, and food
such as Echizen Crap and Wakasa blowfish, ‘Buku News- Hometown
Fukui full of Happiness,' a promotional video containing all the things
related to selling in Fukui Prefecture, has been completed.
Guide for 16 tour courses within Hukui Prefecture, including Ichijodani
Asakura Family Historic Ruins is provided with seven languages
(Japanese, English, Chinese(Pekingese), Chinese(Chinese Taipei), Korean,
Russian, and German). In addition, five
types of video in each area, such as
history and culture, magnificient view
of nature, healing experience, and food
are produced.
The promotional video will be used in future tourism meeting,
promotional activities, and events. The video will be distributed to the
internet and contribute to attracting tourists by using as promotion in each
district within the Prefecture and Tourism Association.
Yamagata Destination Campaign is held
from June 14 to September 13, 2014 when
cherry picking season comes. DC(Destination
Campaign) is the largest tour campaign to
attract customers from home and abroad in
Japan to be promoted by six companies,
including JR(Japan Railways) in cooperation
with regional governments.
Six national treasures including breakfast project to provide delicious
breakfast in hot spring districts within Yamagata Prefecture will be
displayed at the same time.
‘Hachigono shrine’ in memory of Imperial Prince, Hachigono- the
founder of three mountains of Dawa, and 'Five Story Pagoda of Mount
Haguro’, Japan's national treasure, will be open to the public for the first
time. In addition, It’s an chance to display Yamagata Prefecture’s treasures
with the renewal of ‘Kamo Aquarium’ displaying the world's biggest
jellyfish. Come to Yamagata Prefecture and enjoy the trip to feel the
Prefecture, Japanese emotional hometown and beautiful place.
along with special events on emerging industry such as billogics and big
datas which are promoted in China, tourism events will be held.
Human resources and technology promotion projects signed through the
meeting for the last 13 years amount to 20,000 and fund for investment
attraction is more than 2,000 Yuan. In addition, more than 3,000
enterprises have been established and working population is more than
700,000. Therefore, the enterprises and projects created through the
meeting are gradully leading in each area.
Five Story Pagoda of Mount Haguro’
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Hubsgul Province - Mongolia
Republic of Sakha - Russia
Republic of Buryatia - Russia
The 16th ‘Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset’ International Marathon Tournament to be held
‘Excellent Sejong,' Balanced National Development Leading City Expected
The 2nd Russian Far East Insulation System Renewable Energy to be held
The 11th International Conference “Russia Family” held
The 16th 'Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset' Long Distance International
Marathon Tournament is to be held on August 6 at the Huvsgul Lake,
Huvsgul Province. The course consists of two games (42km and 100km).
As there are various courses, foreign marathon runners participating in the
tournament are able to feel attractions in Hubsgul.
Opportunities to experience distinct local cultures and Mongolian folk
performance are given to the participants. The tournament is not a simple
sport event but an event to protect nature at the Huvsgul lake. The profits
from the tournament will be donated to the protection activities for
Huvsgul lake.
The 2nd International Conference <Russian Far East Insulation System
Renewable Energy> was held on June 19-21 in Yakutsk City, Republic of
The 11th International Conference “Russia Family” was held on June 3-6
in the Republic of Buryatia, Russia under the theme of “Family relation
culture and parents’ obligation-Russian family system and preceding task
to strengthen national unity.”
There were various conferences, such as International learning- practical
conference (Theme: “Asia in globalization- family and childhood in Asia-
Pacific Region) and a place for talks (Theme: Family relation culture
development in multiracial society environment) along with the General
Assembly.
In addition, as cultural programs were prepared, the opportunity to
experience Buryatia traditional culture was given to the participants.
Sejong Special Self-Governing City - South Korea
Two delegates, Including
Baasanjav Ganbold, the
Mongolian Ambassador to Korea
visited Sejong Self-Governing
City on May 2. They had
meetings with Lee Jae Kwan
acting the Mayor, for two days and listened to the future development of
Sejong and construction situation of the new administrative city in Korea.
Ambassador Baasanjav Ganbold said “We want Korea and Mongolia to
jointly develop through exchange with Sejong City” expecting Sejong
City, a leading city for balanced national development in Korea to develop
as the world class excellent city.
Min Gyeong-tae, Director General of Policy Planning Bureau stated that
“I am happy to tell Mongolia about Sejong City through this visit and will
make an effort to promote cooperative relations and international
exchange between Sejong City and Mongolia.”
• Date: October 21~24, 2014
• Venue: Hyundai Hotel, Youngam County, Jeollanam-do Province, Korea
• Participation : Representatives from Member Regions
• Agenda : Activity Report of the Association/Determination of matters regarding holding the General Assembly 2016/Resolution of Joining NEAR/Presentation by Representatives of Member Regional Governments/ Agenda Presentation
• Contact: (Chair Organization) International Relations Division of Jeollanam-do Province +82-61-286-2431
NEAR Secretariat +82-54-223-2318 (English) +82-54-223-2320 (Chinese) +82-54-223-2317 (Japan) +82-54-223-2384 (Mongolia) +82-54-223-2219 (Russian)
Sakha, Russia. The conference was the place to
discuss source development of renewable energy
despite hostile conditions in Russian Far East.
The agenda included renewable energy project
cases, customs mediation and legal protection of
investment income, financing realization, and feature of renewable energy
facilities operation in severe climate condition. In addition, renewable
facilities exhibition was held during the conference.
The 10th NEAR General Assembly to be held in October
The International Events Guide for NEAR Members
General Assembly 2012 in Ningxia
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NEAR This Month Schedule of NEAR Member
July2014.7
August2014.8
Sunday Monday Tuesday
•Region Irkutsk Region, Russia•Event International Youth Camp
Baikal 2020•When July 1~8•Where Bolshoe Goloustnoe •Contact Irkutsk Sports/ Youth Policy
Division T. +7-3952-33-33-44
•Region Uvurkhangai Province, Mongolia
•Event Mongolian Belt Craft Festival •When July 22•Where Khuijrt Sum •Contact Uvurkhangai Tourism
Association T. +976-99058710,99069306
•Region Irkutsk Region, Russia •Event "Irkutsk Athlete Celebrating”
Olympics •When August 3~4•Where Irkutsk Region •Contact Irkutsk Sports/ Youth Policy
Division T. +7-3952-33-33-44
•Region Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea
•Event Conference on Scientific Technology and Society Integration
•When August 4~8•Where Daejeon DCC •Contact ICIST-KAIST Secretariat
T. +82-10-4036-5809
•Region Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea
•Event General Meeting of International Mathematical Union 2014
•When August 10~11•Where Hyundai Hotel, Gyeongju City •Contact Secretariat of International
Congress of Mathmaticians T. +82-2-563-2014
•Region Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea
•Event International Astronomical Union Asia Pacific Meeting
•When August 18~22•Where Daejeon DCC •Contact Secretariat of International
Astronomical Union Asia Pacific Meeting +82-42-865-5901
•Region Hyogo Prefecture, Japan •Event The 5th Oriental White
Stork Future International Meeting
•When July 19-20•Where Toyooka City •Contact Takima Local Policy Division
T. +81-796-26-3611 Oriental White Stork Hometown Park of Hyogo T. +81-796-23-5666
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NEAR This Month Schedule of NEAR Member
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
•Region Uvurkhangai Province, Mongolia
•Event Sheep-Goat Festival •When July 18•Where Zuun-Bayan-Ulaan Sum •Contact Uvurkhangai Culture and
Tourism Division T. +976-99069306, 70115534
•Region Uvurkhangai Province, Mongolia
•Event Yak Festival •When July 23•Where Batulzii Sum •Contact Uvrkhangai Culture and Sports
Tourism Division T.+976-99058710,99069306
•Region Gangwon-do Province, South Korea
•Event Christian Endeavour Korean Meeting
•When July 23~26•Where Heongseong Welli Hilli Park •Contact Organizing Committee of
Christian Endeavour Korean Meeting
•Region Khentii Province, Mongolia•Event Altar Boryad Art and Sport
Meeting •When July 25~27•Where Dadal County •Contact Khentii Provincial Government
Office T.+976-70562412 [email protected]
•Region Shimane Prefecture, Japan •Event The 2014 Wing of Exchange in
Northeast Asia in Shamane •When August 1-6•Where Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture •Contact International Exchange Group of
Shimane Prefecture +81-852-22-6464
•Region Irkutsk Region, Russia •Event The 6th International Children
Forum •When August 1-10•Where Irkutsk Region •Contact Ministry of Education,
Irkutsk Region Т. + 7-3952-20-16-38
•Region Hyogo Prefecture, Japan •Event Hongkong Food Expo 2014 •When August 14~18•Where Hongkong Convention
& Exhibition Center •Contact Hongkong Trade Development
Division (T)+852-25844333
•Region Irkutsk Region, Russia •Event Outdoor’s Riding Festival for
Siberian Federal District ‘s Disabled Person
•When August 23~25•Where Irkutsk Homutovo •Contact Irkutsk Administrative Division
and Social Group of Irkutsk Governor's Office Т. +7-3952-20-77-22
•Region Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea
•Event Environment & Energy Tech 2014 •When August 27~29•Where BEXCO•Contact International Relations Division of
Busan Metropolitan City T.+82-51-888-3541
•Region Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea
•Event The 2nd Busan International Water Forum
•When August 27~29•Where BEXCO•Contact International Relations Division of
Busan Metropolitan City T.+82-51-888-3541
•Region NEAR Secretariat •Event NEAR International Forum •When August 27~29•Where Khabarovsk Territory, Russia •Contact NEAR Secretariat
T. +82-54-223-2318 (English) +82-54-223-2320 (Chinese) +82-54-223-2317 (Japanese) +82-54-223-2384 (Mongolian) +82-54-223-2219 (Russian)
•Region Magadan Region, Russia •Event The 3rd Sub-Committee on
Mineral Resources Development and Coordination
•When July 19•Where Magadan Region
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Feature Report NEAR Members’ Cultural Series - Naadam Festival, the Representative Festival in Mongolia
The Origin of the Festival Its origins probably come from both religious festival wishing for live
stock's growth and abundance, which is important in nomad life and
military festival to recruit and train soldiers through games measuring
their strength. However, now, the festival has been changed to meditate
old history and culture of Mongolia and to unite all nations with sport
games emphasizing political meaning.
Major Event Jockeys dressed like attendants of Jinghis Khan and hundreds of adults
and children dressed representing all tribes of Mongolia parade in the
Naadam stadium.
Naadam, the representative sport festival and folk festival in Mongolia is held on July 11 to 13 as a form of Mongolian Independence anniversary. The official name of the festival is Eriin Gturvan Naadam meaning “the three games of men” including Mongolian wrestling, archery, and horse races, but the name ’Naadam’ has been changed into 'Game or Play' as men and women of all ages are able to participate in the game. Mongolian wrestling, archery, and horse races are held all over the country and the opening ceremony is held in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar.Naadam Festival begins with cavalrymen and residents' parade dressed in traditional dress. The festival has become the Mongolian festival and world festival converged with Mongolian tradition and culture along with heated sport games, Mongolian traditional music performance, and sales of food and crafts. Naadam Festival has been designated as world cultural heritage in 2010.
1. Naadam Opening Ceremony is held by Jorkeys who ride horses putting the white horse tail of Chingiz Khan
2. Highlight of Naadam Festival 2013, the Picture of Dancing Showing Mongolian Map
3.Opening Ceremony of Naadam Opening Ceremony
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Feature Report NEAR Members’ Cultural Series - Naadam Festival, the Representative Festival in Mongolia
4.Costume of Mongolian Wrestling Players 5.Before the Wrestling, Players boast their robust build by taking body motion of hawk flying in the sky. 6,7. Horse for Naadam Racing: Entering a serious time when a horse is trained, when binding horse's head to tail, a horse also feels they are very near games. 8,9.Archery: the Youngest Archers and Adult Male Archers 10.Children Participating in Naadam 11.Naadam Festival held in Korea
1. Bukh, Mongolian WrestlingThe wrestling is the most popular game in three games. 512 wrestlers
who passed the preliminary stage compete in the Ulaanbaatar wrestling
final. The one thing in common in traditional wrestling of Korea·
Mongolia· Japan is to use arm and back’s muscles a lot, but, wrestling of
Mongolia differs in use of foot and leg's muscles.
Nomad nature of Mongolians wandering plain is represented in game
styles. There is no weight class and time and space limit. Depending on his
performance, every wrestler receives a title: Lion, Elephant, Falcon, etc..
2. Morinii Uraldaan, Horse RacingHorse racing is the most popular sport in Mongolian nomads and they
bring the best horses from far away. The horses participating in the
Naadam are trained intensively two-three months before the festival
begins. The reason is because the horse racing is a game not for jockey but
for the family honor. As the stadium for the race is not prepared, the game
is played in the plains.
Both men and women are eligible to participate in the horse racing and
the distance varies depending on the age of the horse, consisting of six
categories; for example, a two-year-old horse, three-year-old-horse, four-
year-old horse, five-year-old horse, and over 7 years, and between 4 and 7
The Feature of Mongolian Wrestling (Bukh)1. Various skills (basically 45 skills)2. Regardless of weight class (no-weight class)3. No time-limit (but, time-limit games have recently developed) 4. A lot of athletes play games for only a brief time (the first game is held with
16 groups at the same time)5. No-time and space limit (play games at the grassland or gym)
The distance of shooting at a target
- Men fire their arrows from 75 meters away/ Women fire theirs from 65 meters away.
- Men between 15 and 17 years fire their arrows from 65 meters away/ Women fire theirs from 55 meters away.
- Men under 14 fires their arrows from 55 meters away/ Women fire theirs from 45 meters away.
year’s non castrated horses. For example, two-year-old horses race for 15
km and seven year olds for up to 30 km. Children aged 10 and above
usually participate in the game. However, as they easily fall off a horse
and die, teenagers are recommended to participate in the games and
changes in game rule are being discussed.
The five winning jockeys are praised with a certificate of game and
medal. The price of winning horse goes up 80-100 times higher than
regular horse. The sweat of the winning horse is considered to involve
happiness.
3. Sur Harvaa, Archery Archery with the purpose of elaborating military power has come from
the age of Genghis Khan.
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Each archer shoots 40 arrows and they prefer overshooting the mark to
hitting the target even though they miss the target. It is important to hit the
mark, but, the arrow that cuts the mark shows archer’s weak energy.
The winners of the contest are granted the different titles depending on
the number of wins. The contestants can have the ranks of “Ulsiin
mergen” (1 time winner), “Khoshoi mergen” (2 time winner), “Gots
mergen” (3 time winner), “Garamgai mergen” (4 time winner), “Dayar
dursakh mergen” (5 time winner).
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Global Leader of Mountain Resort Type’s MICE Gangwon-do Province is promoting a strategy to grow as a global leader
in new-concept’s future oriented leasure and international conference
industry. Gangwon-do Province maintains support system to host and hold
international conferences by optimizing the strength of Ganwon-do and
broadens manpower pool by enhancng education aimed at potential
manpowers such as main staffs for international conference industry,
related professonal manpowers, and residents and undergraduates.
Meanwhile, it develops specialties in accordance with each region while
promoting it focusing on strategic region and lets it have an effect on
international conference industry throughout the province.
In addition, it makes an effort to develop overseas market for enterprise
conference and enterprise incentive tour considering the fact that
Gangwon-do is the largest enterprise training place in Korea.
Wonju, Hub of Medical Device Industry and Ecomomic Free Zone of the East Sea
Gangwon-do Province creates a national medical industrial complex. As
the 2nd Youngdong Express Highway is opened in 2015 and metropolitan
subways between Yeoju and Wonju are extended, Wonju is growing as the
most successful cluster model accounting for 14.9 % of domestic medical
Gangwon-do Province, Hub of MICE Industry
Gangwon-do Province, where the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is held, is a place to pocess a variety of cultural heritagies and properties as the most representative leaisure and vacation spot.The population is 1,551,531 accounting for 3 % of whole population.Administrative district consists of 18 cities and counties(seven cities and 11 counties) and provincial office is located in Chuncheon City.
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device production and 21. 3 % of export as a hub city of medical device.
In addition, Gangwon-do is creating itself as a economic center as well
as attractive investment market developing itself as the center of logistic
business of the Region (Sub-region of Pan-East Sea/Sea of Japan Region)
by fostering cutting-edge green industry in economic free zone in the East
Sea and tourism industry.
The 12th Convention on Biological Diversity to be held in September
The 12th Convention on Biological Diversity is held on September 29 to
October 17, 2014 for three weeks in Alpensia Convention Center,
Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province under the slogan of ‘Biodiversity for
Sustainable Development.’ Gangwon-do Province pays full attntion to
preparing the Convention, which is expected to be participated by more
than 20,000 people, including delegates of 193 countries, international
organizations, and NGO.
CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) is one
of the three Rio Conventions along with the
Framework Convention on Climate Change and
Convention to Combat Desertification. It is held
every two year with the beginning of the 1st General Assembly in 1994 to
1. International Ski Federation General Assembly 2. Gangwonland Convention Hotel3. Mangsang Flora City4. Gujeong Carbon Zero City5. The Third Meeting of the Open-ended Ad Hoc
Intergovernmental Committee,6. Event Venue of GTI International Trade &
Investment Fair 20137. Opening Ceremony of GTI International Trade &
Investment Fair 2013
form symphaty regarding preservation of biological diversity.
GTI International Trade & Investment Expo to be held in October
GTI International Trade & Investment Expo 2014, participated by ten
countreis, including GTI member counries, Japan, and Central Asia, is
held on October 23-26, 2014 in the Gangneung indoor stadium, Gangwon-
do Province.
The Expo themed ‘The New Northeast Asian Era-Cooperation,
Development, and Mutual Prosperity’ will cover a variety of events such
as Leaders Summit of the World
Federation of Korean Association of
Commerce, GTI International
Cooperation Forum, Green Agricultural
Products Event, Trade•Investment
Consulting, Business day, and Exchange Areas' Day beginning with an
opening ceremony. Gangwon-do Province is preparing the expo better
expcteing to create a practical economic cooperation and new business
value through GTI Expo. GTI Expo started to be held from 2013 to
promote trade and investment in GTI regions in Northeast Asia and let
Korean enterprises develop an emerging market in Northeast Asia.
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