Yongsan-gu to Host 2024 Parents' Day Romantic Song Festival

700 Attend Yongsan Art Hall Grand Theater Mir at 2 PM on the 8th
12 Teams of Seniors Aged 65+ Who Passed Preliminary Round Participate, Special Performance by Invited Singers, Prize Draw Also
Total Prize Money 1.9 Million KRW...Gold Prize 500,000 KRW, Silver Prize 300,000 KRW, Bronze Prize 200,000 KRW, Encouragement Prize 100,000 KRW

Yongsan-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Park Hee-young) will hold a Romantic Song Festival on the 8th at 2 PM at the Yongsan Art Hall Grand Theater Mir (150 Noksapyeong-daero) in celebration of Parents' Day, in collaboration with the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center.

The Romantic Song Festival is a singing contest for seniors aged 65 and older. Last month, the district accepted applications from local seniors born on or before December 31, 1959.

The preliminary round was held on April 26 at the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center. Out of 42 participants in the preliminaries, 12 seniors advanced to the final round.

The oldest finalist is participant number 2, Kim Woo-bun (88), residing in Huam-dong, and the youngest is participant number 12, Oh Yoon-hye (67), residing in Ichon 2-dong. The songs performed are "What’s Wrong with My Age" and "Mother’s Heart."

The festival will be hosted by broadcaster Kim Min-hee (Ttoksuni), with composers Lee Seung-han and Wi Jong-soo serving as judges. Guest singers Doori, Kang Sori, Seung-guk, and Eun-ji will join to enhance the excitement of the competition.

The event will proceed in the order of ▲pre-performance ▲commemorative ceremony ▲competition ▲announcement of judging results ▲awards ▲raffle draw. The commemorative ceremony includes opening, introduction of guests, greetings, guest speeches, and a carnation event.

Jo Hye-jin, Director of the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center; Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu; Kwon Young-se, Member of the National Assembly; and Oh Cheon-jin, Chairperson of the Yongsan District Council, will pin carnations on the 12 finalists.

The total prize money for the Romantic Song Festival is 1.9 million KRW, and all finalists will receive at least an encouragement award. The grand prize winner will receive a trophy and 500,000 KRW. The silver prize is 300,000 KRW, the bronze prize 200,000 KRW, and the encouragement prize 100,000 KRW.

Prizes include a refrigerator, washing machine, electric rice cooker, 32-inch TV, air fryer, and Namsan Cable Car tickets. These will be distributed to 15 audience members through a raffle. In addition to the prizes, sponsors Bainer, Woori Bank, Orion Foundation, Donghaeng Yeonwoohoe, Namsan Cable Car, Innos, and Welcome Welfare Foundation have prepared souvenirs, making the event even more abundant.

Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, “I applaud the courage of the seniors who will take the stage at the 700-seat grand theater for the Romantic Song Festival,” and added, “We will prepare so that both participants and audience members can enjoy a rich celebration together.”

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