Gyeongnam Nonghyup and Muhak Good Day Deliver Side Dishes Filled with Happiness

Chuseok Celebration with 'Chan Chan Chan Side Dish' Sharing Event

On the 20th, Gyeongnam Nonghyup held a ‘Chan Chan Chan Side Dish’ sharing event for Chuseok at Geoje Haegumgang Nonghyup, together with Muhak Good Day, Nonghyup Geoje City Branch, and the Gyeongnam Federation of Farm Housewives Associations.

The event was attended by Kim Ju-yang, head of Gyeongnam Nonghyup, Kim Hyun-geon, branch manager of Muhak, Kim Chang-bae, head of Geoje City Branch, Park Sang-gyu, chairman of Geoje Haegumgang Nonghyup, Choi Min-ryeon, president of the Gyeongnam Federation of Farm Housewives Associations, about 20 members, and about 10 volunteers from the Muhak Good Day volunteer group. Kimchi and side dishes were delivered to about 170 households of elderly living alone and marginalized groups in rural areas who have difficulty having a single meal.

Gyeongnam Nonghyup is sharing side dishes called Chan Chan Chan in collaboration with Muhak Good Day. [Image provided by Gyeongnam Nonghyup]

The side dish sharing event is a representative social contribution activity of the Farm Housewives Association. The name ‘Chan Chan Chan’ contains the meanings of ‘full’ (Chan), ‘side dish’ (Chan), and ‘help’ (Chan), symbolizing filling health and happiness. This event is held nationwide every year. Along with the Muhak Good Day volunteer group, they have been steadily providing side dish volunteer services in the second half of the year following the package event in the first half of this year.

Branch Manager Kim said, “Through practicing sharing, we continuously communicate with neighbors and, although it is a small sharing, we want to repay the love we have received from local residents.”

President Choi said, “Although it is a small sincerity, I feel rewarded to be able to share warm affection with the elderly and marginalized groups in celebration of Chuseok.”

Head Kim said, “Gyeongnam Nonghyup will continue to pay attention to neighbors in need and strive to further spread the culture of sharing and donation in the local community.”

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