Gwangju City Successfully Holds Welfare Festival for the Visually Impaired in Celebration of White Cane Safety Day and Braille Day

Mayor Bang Sehwan:
"We will support opportunities in education, employment, culture, and welfare"

The Gyeonggi Province Association of the Visually Impaired, Gwangju Branch, successfully held the "Gwangju City Welfare Festival for the Visually Impaired" on the 30th, with more than 300 visually impaired residents and citizens from the local community in attendance, to commemorate the 46th White Cane Safety Day and the 99th Braille Day.

The Gwangju Branch of the Gyeonggi Province Association of the Visually Impaired held the "Gwangju City Welfare Festival for the Visually Impaired" on the 30th to commemorate the 46th White Cane Safety Day and the 99th Braille Day. Provided by Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province

White Cane Safety Day is an anniversary established in 1980 by the World Blind Union to highlight the importance of the white cane, an essential assistive device that helps visually impaired individuals find their way and live independently. The day aims to raise public awareness of the independence and achievements of people with visual impairments.

This year, in particular, marked the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Gwangju Branch of the Gyeonggi Province Association of the Visually Impaired, and a special Gwangju City Welfare Festival for the Visually Impaired was held alongside the commemorative event.

The event was attended by Mayor Bang Sehwan, City Council Chair Heo Kyunghaeng, and other distinguished guests. Commendations were awarded to over 10 individuals who made significant contributions to the welfare of the visually impaired.

Kang Bokkyung, head of the Gwangju Branch, said, "I hope this welfare festival will provide an opportunity for citizens to understand the challenges faced by the visually impaired and to foster mutual growth between people with and without disabilities."

Mayor Bang Sehwan stated, "We will strive to make Gwangju a city where all citizens can live a dignified life without discrimination," adding, "We will spare no effort in providing policies and support so that visually impaired residents can enjoy more opportunities in education, employment, culture, and welfare."

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