“How Does Our Family Look?” ... Changwon Special City Holds Award Ceremony for Picture Diary Contest

Delivering a Message That Respects Children's Happiness

On the 31st, Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held the award ceremony for the children's diary drawing contest "Itopia" to promote children's rights at the Citizen Hall.

Now in its second year, this contest was themed "Drawing Happiness through the Eyes of Children," providing an opportunity to look into moments of happiness with family in daily life and the image of the family children dream of, all from the children's perspective.

The event was organized by the Changwon Child Protection Agency. Targeting children enrolled in daycare centers within Changwon City, the contest ran for about a month starting March 20, with 751 participants from 43 daycare centers. Various works were submitted, and through judging, 30 outstanding pieces were selected.

On the 31st, Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held the award ceremony for the picture diary contest "Itopia" to promote children's rights at the Citizen Hall.

On this day, ▲Happiness Award (Changwon Mayor's Award) was given to 5 recipients, ▲Smile Award (Changwon City Council Chairman's Award) to 5 recipients, ▲Purity Award (Changwon Jungbu, Changwon Seobu, Masan Jungbu, Masan Dongbu, Jinhe Police Station Chief's Awards) to 10 recipients, ▲Passion Award (Changwon City Daycare Association President's Award) to 5 recipients, and ▲Reward Award (Changwon City Childcare Support Center Director's Award) to 5 recipients. Additionally, all other participants will receive the Changwon Child Protection Agency Director's Award.

Ha Jongmok, the first deputy mayor, said, "I hope this event today becomes an opportunity to look into the hearts of children and a time to raise awareness and understanding of the promotion of children's rights. Changwon Special City will always listen carefully to even the smallest voices so that children do not lose their smiles and will always be together for the happiness of children."

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