Wangjo 2-dong Holds 'Cheongchun Party Entrance Ceremony' with Seniors Dreaming of Youth

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] On the 28th, Wangjo 2-dong, Suncheon City (Dongjang Jang Young-taek) held an entrance ceremony for the Cheongchun Party at the Dong Administrative Welfare Center.

The 'Cheongchun Party,' part of the 2020 Jeonnam Village Community Activity Support Project, aims to alleviate feelings of alienation and depression among the elderly and support a vibrant old age. It provides an opportunity for those who did not receive formal education during school age to participate in learning while wearing school uniforms, and for those who received formal education, it serves as a place to reminisce about old school memories. A middle school curriculum will be conducted.

At the entrance ceremony, 15 new students, the principal of Sinheung Middle School, and city and provincial council members participated to celebrate the entrance. The elderly wearing school uniforms had a meaningful time recalling old memories through class president elections, personal introductions, and eating nostalgic lunchboxes.

As part of the 2020 Jeonnam Village Community Activity Support Project, elderly residents aged 65 and over living in Wangjo 2-dong will attend classes once a month wearing school uniforms at Sinheung Middle School in the district until December, engaging in various activities such as outdoor field trips and graduation ceremonies.

(Elderly participant Kim Byung-ho) said, "I was excited as if I had returned to my youth, and recalling old memories was enjoyable and made me very happy."

The representative of the Talent Donation Group, Han Yong-soon, said, "Being with the elderly heals and comforts me," adding, "I hope that opportunities for participation and communication with the elderly will continue to be provided."

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