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The '''“Our Mother” Writing and Photo Exhibition''' is organized by the [[World Mission Society Church of God]] and hosted by Melchizedek Publishing. The exhibition aims to provide solace to people in modern times through the nurturing love of mothers and foster stronger familial bonds. | The '''“Our Mother” Writing and Photo Exhibition''' is organized by the [[World Mission Society Church of God]] and hosted by Melchizedek Publishing. The exhibition aims to provide solace to people in modern times through the nurturing love of mothers and foster stronger familial bonds. | ||
Since its inaugural opening at the Church of God in Gangnam, Seoul, Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as Korea) in June 2013, the exhibition has been hosted 73 times in various cities in Korea such as Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, and Incheon, attracting over 890,000 visitors in total. Expanding the exhibition even to other countries including the United States, Chile | Since its inaugural opening at the Church of God in Gangnam, Seoul, Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as Korea) in June 2013, the exhibition has been hosted 73 times in various cities in Korea such as Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, and Incheon, attracting over 890,000 visitors in total. Expanding the exhibition even to other countries including the United States, Chile and Peru, it recalled the appreciation for maternal love among people all over the world. | ||
==The Purpose of Exhibition== | ==The Purpose of Exhibition== | ||
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In 2015, Editha C. Escama, Vice Mayor of Quezon City, Philippines, visited Korea and attended the Mother Exhibition at the Church of God in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. She commented, “Each work was touching. As I viewed the exhibition, memories of my mother came flooding back. I eagerly anticipate the day when Korean members will host the Mother Exhibition in the Philippines, too.”<ref name="기호일보">[https://economist.co.kr/article/view/ecn201605090019 Love Your Neighbor with a Mother's Heart], ''Economist'', May 9, 2016</ref> | In 2015, Editha C. Escama, Vice Mayor of Quezon City, Philippines, visited Korea and attended the Mother Exhibition at the Church of God in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. She commented, “Each work was touching. As I viewed the exhibition, memories of my mother came flooding back. I eagerly anticipate the day when Korean members will host the Mother Exhibition in the Philippines, too.”<ref name="기호일보">[https://economist.co.kr/article/view/ecn201605090019 Love Your Neighbor with a Mother's Heart], ''Economist'', May 9, 2016</ref> | ||
Since early 2020, in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the offline exhibitions expanded to online | Since early 2020, in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the offline exhibitions expanded to online exhibitions delivered via “[https://watvmedia.org/en/ WATV Media Cast]” and the YouTube channel “[https://www.youtube.com/c/ChurchofGodEXHIBITION Exhibition ON].” On September 19, 2022, as the pandemic’s impact began to diminish, the exhibition resumed at the Church of God in Uichang, Changwon. A month later, on October 27, it was hosted at the Church of God in Nagyang, Uijeongbu, followed by another exhibition on March 3, 2023, at the Church of God in Banyawol, Daegu. | ||
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“[https://www.youtube.com/c/ChurchofGodEXHIBITION Exhibition ON]” is a YouTube channel operated by the Church of God, dedicated to producing and sharing videos showcasing works, stories, relevant news, and the Mother Exhibition and the [[‘Father’s True Heart’ Exhibition|“Father’s True Heart” Exhibition]] (hereinafter referred to as the Father Exhibition). | “[https://www.youtube.com/c/ChurchofGodEXHIBITION Exhibition ON]” is a YouTube channel operated by the Church of God, dedicated to producing and sharing videos showcasing works, stories, relevant news, and the Mother Exhibition and the [[‘Father’s True Heart’ Exhibition|“Father’s True Heart” Exhibition]] (hereinafter referred to as the Father Exhibition). | ||
In early 2020, during the spread of COVID-19, the Church of God adhered to government guidelines for disease prevention. To mitigate virus transmission, offline exhibitions were transitioned to online platforms. Videos related to the exhibition were posted online, allowing people to continue sharing | In early 2020, during the spread of COVID-19, the Church of God adhered to government guidelines for disease prevention. To mitigate virus transmission, offline exhibitions were transitioned to online platforms. Videos related to the exhibition were posted online, allowing people to continue sharing the emotional impact of the event during the isolating pandemic period. | ||
The videos posted on “Exhibition ON” related to the Mother Exhibition include exhibition literary works and news about group visitors to the exhibition. The videos are uploaded to [https://watvmedia.org/en/ WATV Media Cast], too. | The videos posted on “Exhibition ON” related to the Mother Exhibition include exhibition literary works and news about group visitors to the exhibition. The videos are uploaded to [https://watvmedia.org/en/ WATV Media Cast], too. | ||
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The exhibition evokes emotions transcending cultural differences. A soldier who visited the Mother Exhibition in Peru expressed a desire to revisit his family. Former President of the Peruvian Supreme Court, Duberlí Apolinar Rodríguez Tineo, commented, “The noblest task one can undertake on this earth is being a mother. The exhibition teaches children to appreciate their mother's sacrifice.”<ref name="주간동아">[https://weekly.donga.com/culture/article/all/11/1464886/1 The Heart's Homeland: A Touching Exhibition Filled with Mother's Love], ''Weekly DongA'', September 18, 2018</ref> | The exhibition evokes emotions transcending cultural differences. A soldier who visited the Mother Exhibition in Peru expressed a desire to revisit his family. Former President of the Peruvian Supreme Court, Duberlí Apolinar Rodríguez Tineo, commented, “The noblest task one can undertake on this earth is being a mother. The exhibition teaches children to appreciate their mother's sacrifice.”<ref name="주간동아">[https://weekly.donga.com/culture/article/all/11/1464886/1 The Heart's Homeland: A Touching Exhibition Filled with Mother's Love], ''Weekly DongA'', September 18, 2018</ref> | ||
In 2017, during a special Mother Exhibition at New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, celebrating 600,000 visitors, over 200 international students from 43 countries visited. A Kazakhstan student remarked that the exhibited items used by mothers were strikingly similar to those in Kazakhstan. Having been in Korea for over a year, the sight of these items intensified his longing for his mother, nearly bringing tears to his eyes. Panko Panov, Deputy Head of Mission of Bulgarian embassy in Korea, who attended the event, expressed gratitude for hosting a touching exhibition that invited foreigners under the theme of mother. He said, “The unique Korean sentiment and the biblical content made me reflect more deeply on the affection of Koreans and the love of a mother.”<ref>[http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20170725010008060 Encouraging International Students: 'Global Village Gathering], ''The Kyeongin Ilbo'', July 26, 2017</ref> | In 2017, during a special Mother Exhibition at New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, celebrating 600,000 visitors, over 200 international students from 43 countries visited. A Kazakhstan student remarked that the exhibited items used by mothers were strikingly similar to those in Kazakhstan. Having been in Korea for over a year, the sight of these items intensified his longing for his mother, nearly bringing tears to his eyes. Panko Panov, Deputy Head of Mission of the Bulgarian embassy in Korea, who attended the event, expressed gratitude for hosting a touching exhibition that invited foreigners under the theme of mother. He said, “The unique Korean sentiment and the biblical content made me reflect more deeply on the affection of Koreans and the love of a mother.”<ref>[http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20170725010008060 Encouraging International Students: 'Global Village Gathering], ''The Kyeongin Ilbo'', July 26, 2017</ref> | ||
There are also many behind-the-scenes stories about family relationship reconciliation. A visitor from Siheung invited an acquaintance who was experiencing marital discord with her husband, to the Mother Exhibition to console her. The acquaintance was deeply moved upon viewing works depicting a mother’s unconditional devotion to her children despite challenging circumstances. Shortly thereafter she reconciled with her husband. She said, “When I am tired and weary, I will think of my children and protect my family,” vowing to live well as a ''guardian of her family''.<ref>[https://shindonga.donga.com/society/article/all/13/113634/5 Love, Gifted by the Heaven: Cherishing with a Mother's Heart], ''Shindonga,'' January 2015</ref> | There are also many behind-the-scenes stories about family relationship reconciliation. A visitor from Siheung invited an acquaintance who was experiencing marital discord with her husband, to the Mother Exhibition to console her. The acquaintance was deeply moved upon viewing works depicting a mother’s unconditional devotion to her children despite challenging circumstances. Shortly thereafter she reconciled with her husband. She said, “When I am tired and weary, I will think of my children and protect my family,” vowing to live well as a ''guardian of her family''.<ref>[https://shindonga.donga.com/society/article/all/13/113634/5 Love, Gifted by the Heaven: Cherishing with a Mother's Heart], ''Shindonga,'' January 2015</ref> | ||
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===Publication of a Book, ''Pillow My Head on Mother’s Arm''=== | ===Publication of a Book, ''Pillow My Head on Mother’s Arm''=== | ||
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The book, ''Pillow My Head on Mother’s Arm,'' is published by Melchizedek Publishing, based on | The book, ''Pillow My Head on Mother’s Arm,'' is published by Melchizedek Publishing, based on a survey of 4,972 Mother Exhibition visitors to explore the meaning of mother. It selects 99 meanings and presents them in a dictionary format. It consists of the most universal and touching meanings of mother from the responses of the visitors, stories related to mother, and photographs displayed at the exhibition. | ||
The book is divided into three sub-themes: Memories, Remorse, and Life. Under the theme of "Memories," there are nostalgic recollections with mother. In the theme of "Remorse," there are reflections and regrets concerning mother. In the theme of "Life," there is content reminding us that mother is the source of happiness. After examining all | The book is divided into three sub-themes: Memories, Remorse, and Life. Under the theme of "Memories," there are nostalgic recollections with mother. In the theme of "Remorse," there are reflections and regrets concerning mother. In the theme of "Life," there is content reminding us that mother is the source of happiness. After examining all 99 meanings of mother, the 100th meaning appears as a blank space, which is left for the readers to fill in themselves.<ref>[https://www.ajunews.com/view/20170404145005110 A Mother's Arm Pillow, Comforting Hearts from Weary Everyday Life], ''Aju News'', April 4, 2017</ref> | ||
===Media Reports About the Exhibition=== | ===Media Reports About the Exhibition=== | ||
Since its first opening in June 2013, the Mother Exhibition has been covered in Korean media outlets over 500 times. They praised the positive effects of the exhibition, describing it as comforting and bringing happiness to individuals weary | Since its first opening in June 2013, the Mother Exhibition has been covered in Korean media outlets over 500 times. They praised the positive effects of the exhibition, describing it as comforting and bringing happiness to individuals weary of modern life with mothers’ love. They referred to the Mother Exhibition as “an exhibition reflecting on human life through mothers’ love and sacrifice”<ref>[https://shindonga.donga.com/3/all/13/1298823/1 Tears-Formed Words: Mother], ''Shindonga'', May 2018</ref> and also say that it “awakens what is most valuable and precious to busy modern individuals.”<ref>[News Today] 'Our Mother' Writing and Photo Exhibition, ''MBC Gyeongnam'', January 24, 2014</ref> | ||
They evaluated the Mother Exhibition as a display that promotes family love by reporting various cases where families overcame crises and restored familial affection through the exhibition. They noted that the Mother Exhibition transcends generations. Soldiers and conscripted policemen who live far away from their families visited the exhibition in groups and expressed that it served as a comforting space that soothed their longing.<ref name="인천일보">[https://www.incheonilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=712055 The Church of God: 'Our Mother' Writing and Photo Exhibition], ''Incheon Ilbo'', June 17, 2016</ref> The media also reported that the exhibition provides warmth with analog sensibility to teenagers accustomed to digital technology, while offering the older generation an opportunity to evoke nostalgia and awaken memories of their mothers, thereby strengthening family ties.<ref>[http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20190718010007070 <nowiki>[Church of God] The Grace Reappearing of the 'Mother' Who Lamented Despite Giving Everything</nowiki>], ''The Kyeongin Ilbo'', July 22, 2019</ref> | They evaluated the Mother Exhibition as a display that promotes family love by reporting various cases where families overcame crises and restored familial affection through the exhibition. They noted that the Mother Exhibition transcends generations. Soldiers and conscripted policemen who live far away from their families visited the exhibition in groups and expressed that it served as a comforting space that soothed their longing.<ref name="인천일보">[https://www.incheonilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=712055 The Church of God: 'Our Mother' Writing and Photo Exhibition], ''Incheon Ilbo'', June 17, 2016</ref> The media also reported that the exhibition provides warmth with an analog sensibility to teenagers accustomed to digital technology, while offering the older generation an opportunity to evoke nostalgia and awaken memories of their mothers, thereby strengthening family ties.<ref>[http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20190718010007070 <nowiki>[Church of God] The Grace Reappearing of the 'Mother' Who Lamented Despite Giving Everything</nowiki>], ''The Kyeongin Ilbo'', July 22, 2019</ref> | ||
The media highlighted that the Mother Exhibition is gaining attention as a cultural hub, offering a warm space for cultural exchange and communication within local communities and also providing opportunities for emotional development among local residents.<ref name="인천일보" /> | The media highlighted that the Mother Exhibition is gaining attention as a cultural hub, offering a warm space for cultural exchange and communication within local communities and also providing opportunities for emotional development among local residents.<ref name="인천일보" /> | ||
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Local governments and various organizations from around the world highly evaluated the positive effects of the Mother Exhibition on local communities and awarded 30 citations and plaques of appreciation. | Local governments and various organizations from around the world highly evaluated the positive effects of the Mother Exhibition on local communities and awarded 30 citations and plaques of appreciation. | ||
In Korea, it received citations from the district office, the National Assembly, and the Gimhae Branch of Korean Association of Artistic and Cultural Organization for its commitment to fostering vibrant and harmonious communities through exhibitions.<ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/465 Plaque of Appreciation from Head of Masanhappo District, Changwon City, South Gyeongsang Province], ''WATV AWARD'', March 9, 2014</ref><ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/468 Certificate of Recognition from National Assemblymember], ''WATV AWARD'', March 9, 2014</ref><ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/470 Certificate of Recognition from National Assemblymember], ''WATV AWARD'', March 9, 2014</ref><ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/469 Certificate of Recognition from National Assemblymember], ''WATV AWARD'', March 9, 2014</ref> In the Brooklyn Borough of New York, NY, U.S., the Church of God, the organizer of the Mother Exhibition, was honored by the local community with a certificate of recognition. The award recognized the church’s positive impact on the local community, improving the lives of many people, and inspiring many citizens.<ref name="여성동아" /> | In Korea, it received citations from the district office, the National Assembly, and the Gimhae Branch of the Korean Association of Artistic and Cultural Organization for its commitment to fostering vibrant and harmonious communities through exhibitions.<ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/465 Plaque of Appreciation from Head of Masanhappo District, Changwon City, South Gyeongsang Province], ''WATV AWARD'', March 9, 2014</ref><ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/468 Certificate of Recognition from National Assemblymember], ''WATV AWARD'', March 9, 2014</ref><ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/470 Certificate of Recognition from National Assemblymember], ''WATV AWARD'', March 9, 2014</ref><ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/469 Certificate of Recognition from National Assemblymember], ''WATV AWARD'', March 9, 2014</ref> In the Brooklyn Borough of New York, NY, U.S., the Church of God, the organizer of the Mother Exhibition, was honored by the local community with a certificate of recognition. The award recognized the church’s positive impact on the local community, improving the lives of many people, and inspiring many citizens.<ref name="여성동아" /> | ||
[[file:뉴욕 시 브루클린 구청장 어머니전 표창장.png |thumb| 220px |Citation from Brooklyn Borough, NY, U.S.<ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/798 Citation from President of Borough of Brooklyn, NY], ''WATV AWARD'', November 29, 2015</ref>]] | [[file:뉴욕 시 브루클린 구청장 어머니전 표창장.png |thumb| 220px |Citation from Brooklyn Borough, NY, U.S.<ref>[https://watvaward.org/en/award/798 Citation from President of Borough of Brooklyn, NY], ''WATV AWARD'', November 29, 2015</ref>]] | ||