Suncheon City to Hold 66th Memorial Day Ceremony in a Simplified Format... Expanding Voluntary Citizen Participation

We Deeply Engrave the Noble Sacrifice in Our Hearts

Photo of Hyeonchung Garden inside Suncheonman National Garden (Provided by Suncheon City)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 31st that in celebration of the upcoming Month of Patriots and Veterans next month, the Memorial Day commemoration event will be scaled down to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but will foster an atmosphere of voluntary citizen participation to honor the spirit of patriotism and heroic deeds.

On the 6th of next month, the 66th Memorial Day, a simple ceremony will be held around 10 a.m. at the Hyeonchung Garden within Suncheonman National Garden, with only about 50 officials participating to offer flowers and incense.

Additionally, to provide an opportunity for residents to tour local memorial facilities with their children and foster pride in the region, the city website provides information on 11 local memorial sites. On Memorial Day itself, chrysanthemums will be prepared for veterans' families and visitors who come to Hyeonchung Garden so they can individually pay tribute and offer flowers.

In line with its status as a city of patriotism, Suncheon houses the Honam Patriotism Memorial Hall in Yeonyang-dong, which serves as an educational center where visitors can view and experience historical materials related to patriotism. Adjacent to it is the Suncheon City Veterans Welfare Center.

Moreover, the city continuously expands policies to honor veterans' families by supporting operating expenses for 11 veterans organizations and providing monthly honorary allowances to veterans' families and war veterans.

A city official stated, “Although the memorial ceremony will be held in a simplified manner to prevent COVID-19 infection, we ask that every household raise the mourning flag (jo-gi) with a heart more fervent than ever in gratitude for the sacrifices of the patriotic martyrs and war heroes. At 10 a.m., when the nationwide siren sounds simultaneously, please join in a one-minute moment of silent prayer to honor their spirits.” He added, “The city will do its utmost to honor and support veterans and their families so they can live healthy lives, raising their honor together with the nation.”

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