Jungnang-gu Awards 'Body & Mind Contest' to Overcome COVID-19
Award Ceremony for COVID-19 Overcoming Video and Poster Contest Held at District Office Basement Auditorium on 24th at 4 PM ... District Provides Opportunity for Residents to Overcome COVID-19 through Videos on Wise Physical Activity (Body) and Posters Emphasizing Life Respect (Mind)
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) will hold an awards ceremony for the winners of the "Joyful and Happy Body & Mind Contest," which was open to local youth and families, at 4 p.m. on the 24th in the basement auditorium of the district office.
This event will be attended by a total of 38 awardees and combines the "Wise Physical Activity Video Contest" for dynamic and healthy bodies, prepared due to concerns over the deterioration of students' mental and physical health caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the school environment, and the "Respect for Life Poster Contest" reflecting overcoming COVID-19.
The "Wise Physical Activity Contest" was held in June, targeting local elementary, middle, and high school students and their families, with a total of 20 teams participating under the theme of wise physical activities to overcome COVID-19.
The district selected nine works based on videos uploaded on the Jungnang-gu Office YouTube channel, with participation from 7,278 residents.
The grand prize-winning video by the Dada Sisters featured family members all participating, humorously demonstrating easy-to-follow strength exercises at home, receiving the most positive response from residents. The winning videos from the contest will be used in future youth health programs and related health events, and can be viewed on the Jungnang-gu Office YouTube channel.
Alongside this, the 6th "Respect for Life Poster Contest" for a happy mind was held for local elementary school students, focusing on overcoming COVID-19 and supporting medical staff. The poster contest was divided into two categories: lower grades and upper grades, receiving a total of 164 entries?106 from lower grades and 58 from upper grades?with 18 works honored with awards.
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The district plans to produce the winning posters from the contest into desktop calendars for suicide prevention projects and will hold an exhibition of the outstanding works in the first-floor lobby of the district office from September 1 to 11 to commemorate "World Suicide Prevention Day."
Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, "I hope this contest helps young people rediscover their talents and find new joys," adding, "We will continue to implement various programs so that residents can lead healthy lives in a happy future and a new Jungnang."
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