Changwon Special City Hosts Self-Support Family Festival... Encouragement and Morale Boosting Support

Creating a Space for Unity Under the Theme "Self-Sufficiency, Blooming Our Dreams"

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam successfully held the "9th Changwon City Self-Support Family Festival."

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam successfully held the '9th Changwon City Self-Sufficiency Family Festival' at 11 a.m. on the 23rd at the Grand Mercure Ambassador Hotel.

Under the theme of 'Self-Sufficiency, Blooming Our Dreams,' about 250 workers and participants from four regional self-sufficiency centers in Changwon City gathered in one place to share empathy and communication. The event was organized to share the achievements of the self-sufficiency projects throughout the year and to encourage and boost the morale of the self-sufficiency families who have led the projects without major incidents despite the COVID-19 situation.

In the first part of the ceremony, starting with a promotional video about the self-sufficiency project, plaques of commendation were awarded by the Changwon Special City Mayor and the Chairperson of the Changwon Special City Council to 12 meritorious persons recommended by each center, followed by an LED bouquet lighting performance symbolizing the meaning of self-sufficiency. In the second part, the Harmony Festival featured congratulatory performances by fusion gugak (traditional Korean music) and trot singers to encourage participants and staff who worked hard throughout the year.

Outside the event hall, a self-sufficiency product exhibition and promotion booth was operated, providing an opportunity to experience products produced by the four regional self-sufficiency centers in one place and to share information about the projects.

The regional self-sufficiency centers are facilities designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare that discover and support customized jobs for low-income citizens who have the ability to work but find it difficult to participate in the general labor market, helping them return to daily life through withdrawal from welfare benefits. Changwon City has four regional self-sufficiency centers (Changwon, Masan Hope, Masan, and Jinhae Regional Self-Sufficiency Centers).

Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, “We will discover and promote various self-sufficiency projects for middle-aged people temporarily away from the general labor market and young people who need time to prepare for independence, laying the groundwork for creating healthy jobs. We will be a strong supporter so that everyone can fully demonstrate their individual capabilities on that foundation.”

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