Seodaemun-gu's 2020 Happiness Time Machine Project Bears Fruit for Senior Generation

Over the Past 3 Months, Conducted 'Autobiography Writing' and 'Minhwa Painting'... Published Autobiographies and Held Minhwa Art Exhibition

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) recently conducted autobiography writing and folk painting programs over the past three months as part of the ‘Happiness Time Machine Project’ for the elderly generation.

Since 2015, the district has promoted activities such as portrait drawing, creating life story videos and nostalgic photo frames, life note writing, and autobiography writing through university students' talent donations and resident volunteer work.

The ‘Autobiography Writing’ program, designed to reflect on past lives and pass on life journeys and wisdom to descendants, has been held for three years, with 12 participants this year.

The classes were held 12 times in total at the Myongji College lecture room, and with the talent donation of Professor Lee Seong-rim from the Department of Creative Writing and students, the autobiography titled ‘I Will Live at the Foot of Ansan Vol. 3’ was published.

The ‘Folk Painting’ program was newly implemented this year to help participants forget the boredom of daily life amid social distancing, gain a sense of accomplishment, and aid dementia prevention through delicate handwork.

Over 140 participants completed their works by coloring designs such as fish, peonies, and rocks with 12-color pencils. Before working at their own homes, life support workers from the Senior Customized Care Service conducted basic lessons.

The district framed the artworks and exhibited them in the district office lobby and plaza until the 10th of this month, after which they will be delivered to participants for individual keeping.

Mayor Moon Seok-jin stated, “We plan to further expand Seodaemun-gu’s unique Happiness Time Machine Project, which supports the happy later years of our seniors, in line with the post-COVID-19 era.”

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