The 28th 'Gwangjin Residents' Day' Commemoration Ceremony Successfully Held

You Are the Star of Gwangjin! The 28th ‘Gwangjin Residents' Day’ Ceremony Successfully Held

On the 25th, the ‘28th Gwangjin Residents' Day’ Ceremony was held with great success at Naru Art Center

A meaningful occasion of communication and harmony that elevated residents' pride, including the ‘Gwangjin Residents Award’ ceremony

Diverse cultural and artistic performances directly organized by residents, including musical actress Hong Ji-min

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) successfully held the ‘28th Gwangjin Residents' Day’ on the 25th at the Gwangjin Culture and Arts Center Naru Art Center.

May 25, the Residents' Day, marks the day in 1995 when Achasan Fortress, a representative landmark of Gwangjin-gu, was designated as Historic Site No. 234. The district holds the ceremony annually to boost local residents' pride and provide a time for mutual communication and harmony.

This year’s Residents' Day was graced by the presence of Mayor Kim Kyung-ho, city and district council members, and about 600 residents. The first part featured the ‘Reading of the Residents' Charter,’ the ‘Gwangjin Residents Award Ceremony,’ followed by congratulatory speeches from guests. The second part offered diverse cultural and artistic performances that moved and delighted many residents.

The first part of the ceremony honored the dedication and efforts of the residents. First, last year’s recipients of the Residents Award collectively read the Residents' Charter as representatives, drawing attention. They pledged to actively work for the development of the local community, fostering a sense of responsibility and love for their hometown.

Next, the ‘Gwangjin Residents Award Ceremony’ was held to honor exemplary residents who contributed to the district’s development and served as role models. This year’s awards went to: ▲Son Young-jin (individual) and Jungrae Ryu, representative of Junggok First Market Store Promotion Cooperative (group) in the Economy and Community Development category ▲Shin Tak-gyun in the Volunteer and Donation category ▲Choi Jung-im in the Filial Piety category.

Mayor Kim Kyung-ho congratulated, saying, “Gwangjin-gu is becoming increasingly developed and happy thanks to the warm hearts of residents who think of their neighbors first,” adding, “We will continue to lead the district administration rightly by communicating closely and sincerely. Please actively utilize the ‘Gwangjin-gu User Guide.’”

The second part was a time of communication with residents through music. This performance was made special by those with deep ties to Gwangjin-gu taking the stage. Famous musical actress Hong Ji-min, Professor Kang Shin-joo of the Gwangjin Development Communication Committee, and Professor Son Yeon-sung, composer of the ‘Song of Gwangjin,’ delivered passionate performances that drew enthusiastic responses from the audience.

Residents attending the ceremony shared their impressions: “My affection and sense of belonging to our neighborhood have deepened,” “I felt motivated to actively participate in district administration as a member of the community,” and “The time spent volunteering for neighbors in need feels even more rewarding.”

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