Jeju Literary House Announces "Dica-Poem" Workshop: Explore Peace from Nature's Island

The Jeju Literary House is set to launch a unique "Writing Your Heart" workshop, focusing on the innovative literary genre of "Dica-Poem." Led by renowned author Jeong Hogyo, this program offers island residents and visitors a fresh avenue for creative expression.

Jeju Now, your authentic guide to life on Jeju Island, highlights this significant cultural offering as an opportunity to merge personal narrative with Jeju's inspiring natural beauty and tranquil essence.


Promotional poster for the Jeju Literary House Dica-Poem Workshop featuring text in Korean and an image

What is a "Dica-Poem"?
For those unfamiliar, a "Dica-Poem" (디카시, or Dica詩) is a modern literary form that integrates a digitally captured photograph with a concise poetic text, typically limited to five lines. The photograph is not merely supplementary; it serves as an integral component, encapsulating a "poetic moment" that the accompanying words then expand upon. This genre leverages digital accessibility to foster immediate and shared poetic creation.

The workshop, a component of the 2025 Literary Artist Support Project, is structured to guide participants through the creation of their own distinctive Dica-Poems. It welcomes individuals across all levels of writing and photography experience, promising an engaging and enriching educational journey.

Workshop Schedule and Curriculum:
The program is slated to begin on Friday, June 13th, and will continue weekly through August 1st. Sessions will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A special publication ceremony is tentatively scheduled for September 19th, providing a potential showcase for participants' works.

The curriculum is designed to systematically build skills in Dica-Poem creation:

  • June 13th: Introduction to Dica-Poem and Foundational Writing
  • June 20th: Techniques for Photo Creation Integrated with Poetic Themes
  • June 27th: In-depth Exploration of Dica-Poem Theory and Practice
  • July 4th: Photo Creation Practice I
  • July 11th: Photo Creation Practice II
  • July 18th: Photo Creation Practice III
  • July 25th: Preparation for Publication and Refinement of Works
  • August 1st: Sharing and Discussion of Completed Dica-Poems
The workshop's central theme is "자연의 섬, 평화를 노래하다" (Nature's Island, Singing Peace). This theme deeply connects with Jeju Island's identity as a pristine natural environment, inviting participants to draw inspiration from the island itself to express or celebrate messages of tranquility and harmony through their creative works.

Registration Information:
Applications for the "Writing Your Heart" workshop opened on May 27th at 9:00 AM. Interested parties may register via the Jeju Literary House website or by scanning the QR code featured on the official workshop flyer.

For further details, the Jeju Literary House can be reached directly at 064-710-3487.

This initiative offers a valuable opportunity for community members to engage with the literary arts and express their connection to Jeju's unique spirit through an innovative medium.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.jeju.go.kr/liter/eduevent/request.htm?act=view&program=10400