Suncheon-si Holds the 26th Citizens' Day Commemoration Ceremony

An Event to Comfort and Encourage Citizens Weary from COVID-19 and Other Challenges

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City (Mayor Heo Seok) held the 26th Suncheon Citizens' Day commemorative ceremony at around 10 a.m. on the 15th in the multipurpose hall of the Suncheon Culture and Health Center.

This Citizens' Day event was an opportunity to comfort and encourage citizens who are mentally and physically exhausted due to COVID-19, heavy rains, and typhoons. Considering the COVID-19 situation, the ceremony was scaled down to focus mainly on the commemorative event.

Since Citizens' Day is a day where citizens are the protagonists, the introduction of guests was simplified through a video. The Citizen Charter was read by medical staff and volunteers who made efforts in difficult times, and a new Suncheon Citizens' Song, selected through a nationwide contest last year, was announced.

As a side event, a performance of creative songs about the Yeosun 10·19 Uprising, sung directly by citizens, was held featuring the award-winning songs selected from last year's nationwide Yeosun 10·19 Uprising Creative Song Contest. This helped create momentum for the enactment of the Yeosun 10·19 Special Act and spread public consensus, providing an opportunity to raise awareness of the Yeosun 10·19 Uprising.

Mayor Heo Seok of Suncheon said, "It is very regrettable that the Citizens' Day event, where citizens are the protagonists and participate together, had to be scaled down due to the COVID-19 situation. Especially at times like this, the spirit of community, where we can overcome challenges together with citizens, will be the driving force to create a happier and safer Suncheon." He added, "I will work even harder to unite all citizens and create a new Suncheon together with them."

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