Gwangju Buk-gu, Hosts ‘Gimcheon Hyo Concert’ Event Inviting Local Seniors

On the 24th, Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that it will hold a Hyo Concert event on the 25th at the Korea Hyo Culture Center in Gimcheon-si, Gyeongbuk, inviting about 170 elderly residents in the district together with the Korea Sharing Federation.

This event was prepared to provide an outing opportunity to low-income elderly people who have been spending a frustrating daily life due to restricted outdoor activities caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and to offer joy through entertaining performances.

The event will feature various performances including passionate singing by trot singers, Nanta, Pumba, magic, popera, and a hanbok show. Lunch will be served and gifts will be given to bring happiness to elderly people whose minds and bodies have been exhausted by COVID-19.

Ahn Cheon-woong, Secretary General of the Korea Sharing Federation, said, “We are pleased to be able to prepare a meaningful event together with Buk-gu for elderly people tired from COVID-19,” and added, “We hope the elderly participants will have a joyful and happy time, even if only for a moment.”

Moon In, Mayor of Buk-gu, said, “We are grateful to the Korea Sharing Federation for inviting the elderly and creating happy memories,” and added, “Our district will also discover and promote various projects such as the ‘Pilot Project for Integrated Medical and Care Support for the Elderly’ for local elderly residents.”

Meanwhile, Buk-gu and the Korea Sharing Federation have signed a business agreement and are promoting various cooperative projects for the welfare of low-income elderly people, such as operating the Angel Free Meal Center and supporting Love Milk.

Kim Yuk-bong, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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