Haman-gun Holds Joint New Year's Bowing Ceremony... Event at Senior Centers

Reflecting on the Meaning of Respect and Filial Piety Toward the Elderly

On the 14th at 11 a.m., Ham-an County in Gyeongnam held a joint New Year's bowing ceremony for over 70 local elders at the second-floor meeting room of the Beopsu-myeon Representative Senior Center to welcome the Year of Gapjin.

Attended by Ham-an County Governor Jo Geun-je, county council members, heads of local institutions and organizations, and residents, the event was a meaningful time spent offering joint New Year's bows and exchanging well-wishes for the elders' health and happiness.

Haman-gun 2024 New Year's Joint Sebae Ceremony.
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Governor Jo said, “I am very pleased to meet and greet you all in person as we welcome the New Year. I hope everyone here stays healthy and receives many blessings in the new year.” He added, “This year, I will continue to work harder for the greater development of Ham-an County and the happiness of its residents.”

Meanwhile, the event was hosted by the Beopsu-myeon branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association and organized by the Beopsu-myeon Saemaeul Association and Saemaeul Women's Association as an occasion to reflect on respect for elders and the Confucian value of filial piety in welcoming the New Year.

After the joint New Year's bows, local residents and elders shared warm fellowship by eating tteokguk together.

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