❚ Day of Novel Toji, 2019
- Date: 15 August 2019
- Space: Pak Kyongni Literature Park
In commemoration of 15 August 1994 (when the late Pak Kyongni completed the full writing of 20 volume books, ‘Toji’, also known as ‘Land’, a family’s epic saga about Korea’s modern history), one full day literary festival is held on 15 August every year at Pak Kyongni Literature Park.
August 15 is the Independence Day of Korea from Japan back in 1945.
The late Pak Kyongni completed the writing of ‘Toji’(‘Land’) on the same day of 1994 and the last scene of ‘Toji’ finishes with the freedom of Korea from Japan as well as the surrender of Japan on 15 August 1945.
Lots of rain poured on 15 August 2019 and the event was held indoors(in Pak Kyongni Literature House) this year. Despite the unfavorable weather condition, the event was as wonderful as ever, though.
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