The 2nd Seongdong-gu Senior Citizens Hanmadang Festival Held

Marking its 2nd year, the Senior Festival will be held at Wangsimni Square on the 17th at 2 PM... Featuring senior programs, exhibition of outstanding works, and the debut of 'Seongdong Senior Youth Singing Contest'

Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeong Wono) will hold the 2nd Seongdong-gu Senior Citizens Festival at 2 p.m. on the 17th at Wangsimni Square to commemorate the Month of the Elderly in October.

Following its inaugural event in 2022, this year's festival is organized by the Seongdong-gu branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association, with the collaboration of seven senior welfare-related organizations to support the healthy lives of elderly citizens.

The event will open with senior citizen programs. Starting with a Nanta performance by Yongdap-dong Senior Welfare Center, a total of eight teams comprising 122 participants will showcase their skills learned through ocarina performances, choir singing, Bultan Senior dance performances, and more.

Next, the Month of the Elderly commemorative ceremony will present mayoral commendations to 13 exemplary seniors and contributors to senior welfare. Following this, the 'Seongdong Senior Youth Singing Contest' will take place. After a preliminary round in September with 90 participants, 13 teams and 15 seniors have been selected to compete in a spirited contest featuring various genres, from popular songs to traditional pieces and rap dance performances.

On the south side of Wangsimni Square, various booths related to senior welfare will be operated. Nine experience booths, including dementia prevention activities, healing beauty experiences, life-sustaining treatment decision system operations, and a food market, will add richness to the event.

Jeong Wono, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, "I hope everyone can smile and enjoy through the 2nd Seongdong-gu Senior Citizens Festival this year," adding, "On the occasion of the Month of the Elderly, we reflect once again on the meaning of respect for seniors and will continue to prepare various cultural events for the elderly in the future."

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