Session

Building Peace on Stone Walls

Time
13:30 ~ 15:00
Organization
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Room
201A
Subject
Women / Culture / Education
The deep cultural and social values held by Jeju's stone walls provide significant lessons for modern society. These walls go beyond serving as mere physical boundaries that separate 'me' from 'others.' Instead, they have played a crucial role as mediators that foster a sense of community, respect, and consideration, as well as a sustainable way of living. Through mutual cooperation among community members to solve problems, enhance solidarity, and reduce social isolation, these stone walls offer important values to contemporary society. They aim to strengthen social bonds and foster a more inclusive and cooperative society by revisiting and reinforcing the sense of community inherent in Jeju stone walls.
Firstly, the stone walls, made of harmoniously combined different stones, can be interpreted as a metaphor for peace and harmony. As symbols of peace and harmony that reflect Jeju's long history and traditions, the value of Jeju stone walls is widely recognized, with efforts aimed at their preservation and development.
Secondly, by promoting understanding and respect among various national stone wall cultures, there's an aim to enhance cultural exchanges and mutual understanding centered around 'stone wall culture.‘
Thirdly, as one of the representative symbols of peace on the 'Island of Peace,' Jeju, the stone walls emphasize sustainable peaceful values and discuss ways to form world peace. These initiatives highlight the importance of Jeju stone walls in building a stronger, more connected, inclusive, and cooperative society, underscoring the profound cultural and social values they represent in modern society.