Busan Gijang County Successfully Hosts the 26th Gijang Senior Citizens Festival

More Than 7,000 Seniors Participate
A Variety of Celebratory Performances and Side Events

Gijang County in Busan successfully hosted the '26th Gijang Senior Citizens Festival' at the Gijang Gymnasium on April 23, 2025.

This event was organized to express gratitude for the lifelong dedication of seniors to their families and the community, with more than 7,000 local seniors participating.

The festivities began with a talent donation performance by seniors from the Senior Welfare Center as a pre-ceremony event, followed by the Silver Song Festival and congratulatory performances by invited singers such as Lee Eunha.

Jongbok Jeong, mayor of Gijang County, is giving a greeting speech at the 26th Gijang Senior Citizens Festival. Photo by Gijang County

The first part of the event featured an opening declaration and an awards ceremony to honor individuals who have promoted respect for elders and filial piety. The second part included a variety of celebratory performances, such as invited singers Hwang Minwoo & Hwang Minho and a line dance performance by the Gijang County Senior Citizens Association Line Dance Club, offering a lively and diverse program that greatly entertained the seniors.

Additionally, members of the Saemaeul Women's Association served warm meals to the seniors, and various organizations and groups provided a range of volunteer services, including health checkups, employment counseling, hairdressing, makeup, and tea service for the seniors.

In particular, this event saw the participation of over 800 people, including the Gijang County Saemaeul Association (Council, Women's Association, Saemaeul Library, Small Library, Saemaeul Youth Solidarity), Gijang Police Station, Gijang Fire Station, heads and residents' self-governing committees from five towns, Gijang County Volunteer Center, Gijang Fire Station Volunteer Corps, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Kori Nuclear Headquarters, Gijang County Autonomous Crime Prevention Federation, Gijang County Model Drivers' Association, Gijang County Branch of the Korea Beauty Association, Gijang County Residents' Football Team, Gijang County Branch of the Korea Freedom Federation, Gijang County Council for the Right Living Movement, Ilgwang New Town Women's Association, Jeonggwan New Town Women's Association, Gijang County Branch of the Korean Red Cross Volunteer Association, Gijang County Life Improvement Association, Gijang Nanumhoe, Gijang County Daycare Association, Gijang County Youth Recorder Ensemble, Gijang County Women's Association Council, and Gijang County staff, all of whom supported the event and worked to prevent safety accidents.

Park Yongju, president of the Gijang County Saemaeul Association, which organized the event, said, "We did our utmost to prepare a festival where, at least for today, we could reflect on the shining lives of our seniors, share warmth with one another, and enjoy a joyful time together."

Jongbok Jeong, mayor of Gijang County, said, "I extend my respect and gratitude to our seniors and hope that all the seniors attending today have a wonderful time. We will do our best to build a happy city in Gijang County by promoting various projects for senior welfare, ensuring both the health and vibrant leisure culture of our seniors."

26th Gijang Senior Citizens Festival Venue. Provided by Gijang County

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