Hwasun County Successfully Concludes "Community Welfare Harmony Festival"

Over 500 Participants
Commitment to Strengthening Public-Private Cooperation and Advancing Local Welfare

Hwasun County, South Jeolla Province, successfully concluded the "2025 Hwasun County Community Welfare Harmony Festival" on December 9 at the Jeokbyeok Hall of the Hanium Culture and Sports Center.

According to the county on December 10, more than 500 people attended the event, including members of the Community Social Security Council and welfare facility workers, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening public-private cooperation and advancing local welfare.

Hwasun County held the Community Welfare Harmony Festival on the 9th at the Hanium Culture and Sports Center. Photo by Hwasun County

During the commemorative ceremony, 11 individuals who contributed to the improvement of community welfare received awards. Attendees also watched a video highlighting the activities of public and private sector partners over the past year, reflecting on their achievements together.

A slogan performance under the theme "Leading Welfare in Hwasun, Sharing Warm Happiness" also drew attention. The performance symbolically expressed the vision for local welfare and the spirit of community, resonating with those present.

The second part of the event featured presentations of outstanding cases from Chunyang-myeon and Dongbok-myeon. These cases, which showcased tangible changes through the identification of welfare blind spots and public-private collaboration, garnered empathy from the audience.

A charity art auction, in collaboration with the Hwasun Art Association, was also held. Five works by local artists were auctioned, and the proceeds will be used to support underprivileged groups in the region. This initiative is being recognized as a meaningful example of connecting local culture and arts with welfare.

County Mayor Koo Bokgyu emphasized, "We consider welfare not just a part of administration, but a core value for the lives and happiness of our residents," and called for joint efforts from both the public and private sectors to build a warm and caring community.

The county stated that this event served as an opportunity to reflect on the significance of local welfare, and it plans to continue close public-private cooperation to realize a warm welfare community that everyone can truly experience.

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