The 27th Seongbuk-gu Senior Citizens' Day Commemoration Event Concluded

On the 26th, successfully held at Seongbuk Media Maru with about 700 attendees including seniors

Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) held a commemorative ceremony to express gratitude to exemplary senior citizens who have served as role models in the local community, as well as to individuals and organizations who have contributed to the promotion of senior welfare, in celebration of the 27th Senior Citizens' Day.

Senior Citizens' Day, observed annually on October 2, is a legal holiday established in 1997 to spread the virtue of filial piety and respect for the elderly and to express appreciation for their hard work.

The event, held on the 26th at the Seongbuk Media Culture Maru Kkumbit Theater, was hosted by Seongbuk-gu and organized by the Senior Citizens Division of the Seongbuk-gu Community Security Council (including Seongbuk Senior Welfare Center, Samseon Silver Welfare Center, Jeongneung Silver Welfare Center, Sangwolgok Silver Welfare Center, Seokgwan Silver Welfare Center, Jangwi Silver Welfare Center, and Jingak Home Care Senior Support Center).

The ceremony was further enriched with sponsorship from Woori Bank Seongbuk-gu Office Branch, Shinhan Bank Gireum-dong Branch, Ourhome Co., Ltd., Samyang Foods, Dotori Caricature, Korea Well-Aging Association, and Gachi Cook Cook.

About 700 people attended, including the president of the Seongbuk-gu branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association, members of the National Assembly, city and district council members, chairpersons of 182 senior centers, directors of welfare facilities and centers, and local senior citizens, sharing the significance of gratitude and respect for the elderly and creating a space for senior harmony.

The 27th Senior Citizens' Day commemorative ceremony officially began with a pre-ceremony performance by the senior performance teams from Seongbuk Senior Welfare Center and Jeongneung Silver Welfare Center.

During the ceremony, 26 individuals who were recognized for their exemplary senior citizenship and contributions to the promotion of senior welfare received commendations from the Seongbuk-gu mayor, reflecting on the meaning of gratitude and respect for the elderly.

Following this, invited singers and traditional Korean musicians performed celebratory shows for the seniors, and outdoor participatory side events such as traditional folk games, a bubble show, acoustic guitar performances, and beauty care were held, creating a harmonious space for all generations to enjoy together.

Mayor Lee Seung-ro stated in his commemorative speech, “The prosperity we enjoy today was made possible by the sacrifices and efforts of the seniors who lived through turbulent times,” and added, “We will do our best to never forget the history achieved by our seniors and to create a Seongbuk-gu where seniors are respected and happy.”

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