Dobong-gu Eases COVID-19 Blues by Participating in the 'Jipkok Challenge'

Untact Program 'Jipkok Challenge' Underway... Christmas Jipkok Kit with Canvas Template, Brush, Oil Paints, etc. Prepared in Advance... Apply for Jipkok Kit by Adding Dobong-gu Mental Health Welfare Center Channel on KakaoTalk... First-Come, First-Served for 200 Sets, Until October 8; Submit Completed Work for a Small Gift

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Lee Dong-jin) will hold an online program called "Home Stay Challenge" on October 10th in observance of "Mental Health Day."

Recently, as social distancing has been prolonged due to COVID-19, the number of people experiencing anxiety, depression, and COVID blues has increased. Various indoor activities such as drawing and plant growing have become popular to overcome COVID blues.

Accordingly, Dobong-gu is also participating in activities to overcome COVID blues by operating the "COVID Blue Home Stay Challenge - Preparing Christmas in Advance."

To participate, add the Dobong-gu Mental Health Welfare Center channel on KakaoTalk and apply for a Home Stay Kit. After receiving a confirmation message the next day, you can pick up the Home Stay Kit at the Dobong-gu Mental Health Welfare Center.

The Home Stay Kit consists of five items including ▲canvas template ▲two types of brushes ▲oil paints, allowing even beginners to easily complete their own Christmas decorations.

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until 200 kits are exhausted. If you submit a photo of your completed work by October 8th, a small souvenir will be provided.

For inquiries, contact the Dobong-gu Public Health Center Mental Health Welfare Center.

An official from the district said, "We hope that the process of drawing the hope and excitement that the word Christmas itself brings will help overcome COVID blues."

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