[Photo] Cha Hyeon-il, Yeongdeungpo District Mayor, Attends 'Kimchi Sharing Ceremony' for Elderly Living Alone

[Seoul District Photo News] Seongjanghyeon, Yongsan-gu Mayor, Attends Opening Ceremony of Yongsan International Art Festival

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] On the afternoon of the 15th, Chaehyunil, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, attended the ‘Kimchi Sharing Ceremony of Love for Elderly Living Alone’ held at the Yeongdeungpo District Social Welfare Council in the annex of the district office.

On this day, the Yeongdeungpo District Social Welfare Council delivered 40 boxes of kimchi, donated by the Teachers' Mutual Aid Association for low-income residents, to elderly people living alone in the area.

Mayor Chaehyunil said, “I thank everyone who shows warmth for a caring local community, and I will strive to spread the culture of sharing and donation to create an open Yeongdeungpo where we live well together.”

On the 14th, Seongjanghyun, Mayor of Yongsan District, attended the opening ceremony of the 18th Yongsan International Art Festival invitational and regular exhibition held at the Yongsan Art Hall exhibition room.

Hosted by the Yongsan Art Association (President Esther Kang) and sponsored by Yongsan District, the Yongsan International Art Festival is an annual cultural event held to support the artistic activities of local artists and create an exchange platform with foreign artists.

This year marks the 18th edition of the exhibition, which held a minimized opening ceremony at 5 p.m. on the 14th and then presented the artworks to the public.

The exhibited works include about 100 pieces by special invitational artists and members of the Yongsan Art Association. The organizer included all the works that participated but were not exhibited in a catalog for additional viewing. The catalog distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The exhibition is composed of ▲Special Invitational Artists Exhibition ▲Foreign Artists Exhibition ▲Member Artists Exhibition.

This exhibition features about 20 works by foreign artists, including American artist Aaron Cossrow, who recently paints portraits of various figures themed on life in Seoul, such as "Fruit Lady."

The Member Artists Exhibition displayed works by members of the Yongsan Art Association.

Mayor Seongjanghyun of Yongsan District said, “This exhibition especially shows many works about nature and humans. I hope it will be a small comfort to those tired and depressed from COVID-19.” He added, “Next year, we plan to double the budget compared to previous years to more richly support the activities of residents as well as local artists.”

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