Gwangjin-gu, Dementia Awareness Improvement 'Visiting Children's Puppet Show' Performance

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Phone Applications Accepted Until January 31, 2025; Performances Conducted On-site from January to March Next Year

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) will perform a traveling children's puppet show for children aged 5 to 7 to improve dementia awareness.

This is one of the dementia prevention specialized projects organized by the Gwangjin-gu Dementia Safety Center (Director Moon Yeon-sil). It was promoted to foster correct awareness during early childhood, the starting point of lifelong learning.

At the same time, the purpose is to create a dementia-friendly environment by increasing respect for the elderly.

The play, titled "Uri Halmeoni" (Our Grandmother), lasts for 20 minutes. The storyline depicts a young grandson living with his grandmother who has dementia, showing their process of understanding each other. There is also a segment that introduces foods and habits beneficial for dementia prevention.

The stage is presented in the form of a hand puppet show, with participation from the Gwangjin-gu Dementia Volunteer Group "Gwangjuri." After the performance, a 10-minute experiential activity follows. Children share their feelings with peers and learn dementia prevention methods by touching a brain model.

The target audience includes kindergartens, daycare centers, and local children's centers located in Gwangjin-gu. Applications can be made by phone to the Gwangjin-gu Dementia Safety Center until the 31st of next month.

The performance can be scheduled on a preferred date between January and March of next year.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "We prepared a puppet show tailored to children's perspectives so they can view dementia with warm eyes without prejudice," adding, "We will do our best to create a dementia-inclusive community by conducting awareness improvement education for various age groups."

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