# Jeju Haenyeo cultural heritage commemorations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jeju-haenyeo-cultural-heritage-commemorations > Updated: 2026-09-19T00:37:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Jeju Island is conducting various activities to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Jeju Haenyeo culture being inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Cultural exhibitions have been organized to preserve local heritage. The Haenyeo Museum is hosting a photography exhibition titled ‘Distant Black and White Faces: My Mother, Jeju Haenyeo’, featuring works by artist Hyun Eul-saeng that document the lives and communal bonds of female divers. Additionally, the Jeju Stone Park is hosting the ‘Dotdotheon Story’ exhibition, which explores the historical role of pig farming in Jeju’s agriculture and village communities. A commemorative forum titled ‘Living Cultural Heritage, Drawing a Sustainable Future’ was also held, bringing together approximately 200 participants, including active and retired Haenyeo, academics, and international organizations. Discussions at the forum addressed women’s economic independence, sustainable tourism models in Sehwa Village, and the potential use of AI to record traditional ecological knowledge. The event concluded with Haenyeo representatives presenting policy suggestions for community preservation to the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province government. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Jeju Haenyeo Culture marks 10th anniversary of UNESCO inscription A forum in Jeju commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Jeju Haenyeo Culture's UNESCO inscription, focusing on sustainable preservation, women's economic independence, and the use of AI to record traditional知識 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeju-haenyeo-culture-marks-10th-anniversary-of-unesco-inscription ### 2026-09-05: Jeju Island hosts exhibitions on traditional folk life and Haenyeo culture Jeju Island hosts exhibitions at Jeju Stone Park and the Haenyeo Museum, highlighting traditional pig farming history and the UNESCO-recognized Haenyeo diving culture through artifacts and photography. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeju-island-hosts-exhibitions-on-traditional-folk-life-and-haenyeo-culture --- Cite as: Jeju Haenyeo cultural heritage commemorations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jeju-haenyeo-cultural-heritage-commemorations