Jungnang-gu Hosts Longevity Celebration for Seniors Aged 99 and Above

72 Seniors Aged 99 and Older Alive in Jungnang-gu

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, attending the 'Jungnang-gu Senior Longevity Celebration' held on the 8th (second from the right in the top row)

On the 8th, a special celebration was held in Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi).

The district announced that the "2023 Jungnang-gu Senior Longevity Celebration," hosted by the Jungnang-gu Hyosarang Volunteer Association, was held at the Mangwoo-bon-dong Lifelong Learning Center, inviting seniors aged 99 and above along with their families.

As of September this year, the population aged 65 and older residing in Jungnang-gu is approximately 77,000, accounting for 20% of the total population. In particular, there are 72 seniors aged 99 and above. This celebration was organized to honor the longevity of the elderly and to encourage the efforts of the families who have cared for them.

The event featured various meaningful activities for the seniors, including a traditional three-bow ceremony, singing of the song "Eobeoui Eunhye" (Parents' Grace), congratulatory performances, and a meal service.

Ryu Gyeong-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, "I am truly pleased to express respect and gratitude to the long-lived seniors who have been a strong support for Jungnang-gu," adding, "We will continue to support various policies such as expanding senior job opportunities and elderly leisure welfare so that seniors can live happily and healthily in Jungnang for a long time."

Meanwhile, Jungnang-gu is developing and implementing senior welfare policies, including job projects for seniors and support for senior centers.

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