Songpa-gu Veterans Families Festival Held

The Noble June of Songpa-gu, Various Commemorative Events Honoring the Sacrificial Spirit of Patriotic Martyrs... ‘Songpa-gu Veterans Family Festival’ to be Held on the 20th

Songpa-gu to Host "2023 Songpa-gu Veterans Family Festival in Commemoration of the Month of National Defense and Veterans" at Seoul Nori Madang

▲ Delivery of Appreciation Letters ▲ 6.25 War Commemoration Ceremony ▲ Provision of Consolation Money to 6.25 War Veterans, Leading Welfare Improvement for National Veterans

Seo Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu: “We will honor the sacrifice and dedication of national defense heroes and continue to implement welfare policies unique to Songpa.”

Songpa-gu (Mayor Seo Gang-seok) announced that it will hold the "2023 Songpa-gu Veterans Family Festival in Commemoration of the Month of National Defense and Veterans" to express gratitude and respect to national veterans and their families who sacrificed and dedicated themselves for the country.

The ‘Songpa-gu Veterans Family Festival’ will be held on the 20th at Seoul Nori Madang, organized by the Songpa-gu Veterans Hall Operation Council. Approximately 950 participants, including members of nine local veterans organizations and their families, are expected to attend. Starting at 10 a.m., the event will proceed with a program including a military band’s performance of military songs, fusion gugak (traditional Korean music), and a pre-ceremony performance by the Songpa-gu Silver Choir, followed by the Month of National Defense and Veterans Commemoration Ceremony, congratulatory performances, and side events.

First, during the commemorative ceremony reflecting on the significance of the Month of National Defense and Veterans, the Hwarang Merit Medal will be presented to 6.25 War Meritorious Persons and their bereaved families who were awarded but did not receive medals during the Korean War. Additionally, 24 exemplary national veterans in the region will be awarded the Mayor’s Commendation as a token of gratitude and respect for their sacrifice and dedication to the nation.

Following this, members of the veterans organizations will lead a threefold cheer of "manse" (long live) to reflect on the meaning of the Month of National Defense and Veterans.

The congratulatory performances will feature a splendid fan dance by the Songpa-gu Folk Arts Troupe, exciting performances by popera singer Arihyun and trot singer Hyanggi, and a Nanta performance by the Talent Donation Volunteer Group of the Bereaved Families of Fallen Soldiers.

Next, the ‘Veterans Family One Heart Talent Show’ program will showcase the talents of Songpa-gu veterans organization members, providing an enjoyable and meaningful time for veterans families.

Moreover, the district has prepared special side events such as war weapon exhibitions, war food experiences, and health checkups to help veterans elderly recall and empathize with their lives dedicated to the country.

In addition, to mark the Month of National Defense and Veterans, the district will promote various commemorative events to honor the patriotic martyrs and their noble sacrifices. First, appreciation letters expressing respect and gratitude will be delivered to about 6,900 national veterans and their families. On the 23rd, the 73rd anniversary of the 6.25 War Commemoration Ceremony will be held, and on the 25th, consolation money will be provided to 6.25 War veterans.

Earlier, with the start of the 8th term of the civil administration, Songpa-gu has prioritized respect and consideration for those who have dedicated and sacrificed for the nation and social community in its administration. Efforts include raising the veterans (honor) allowance to 100,000 KRW per month and establishing a consolation money payment system for 6.25 War veterans, among other measures to enhance the welfare of national veterans.

Seo Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, stated, “On the occasion of the Month of National Defense and Veterans, I hope the culture of remembering, honoring, and respecting the sacrifice and dedication of national veterans will spread. We will do our best to improve welfare support worthy of those who have dedicated themselves to the nation and social community with deep respect and gratitude.”

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