Tateuchi East Asia Library
July 19, 2024
Celebrating the Jeju Haenyeo: A deep dive into the unique cultural heritage of a remote Korean island
Recognized in several of UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage Lists, the Jeju Haenyeo are an extraordinary group of women free divers from Jeju Island, Korea, whose remarkable skills and dedication represent a profound cultural heritage– a heritage that is at risk due to the impacts of climate change, shifting populations and other impacts. The Haenyeo’s (Korean: 해녀;…
March 6, 2024
The New Tateuchi East Asia Library: A Celebration of Culture, Community and Collections
Re-opening celebration of the Tateuchi East Asia Library brings campus and community partners together On Wednesday Feb 21, 2024, over 175 students, faculty, staff, community members and distinguished guests came together to celebrate the official grand re-opening and renovation of the Tateuchi East Asia Library. The program was officiated by Simon Neame, Dean of UW…
