"What's Wrong with Age?" Hoengseong County Hosts 'Hip Grandma and Grandpa' Fashion Photo Exhibition

Collaboration Between Youth and Seniors
Photo Exhibition Presents a Model for Generational Integration
'Gurigo Hill Our Village Photo Exhibition' Opens

On December 11, Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province, announced that it is holding the 'Gurigo Hill Our Village Photo Exhibition - Hip Grandma and Grandpa Fashion Photo Exhibition' in the first-floor lobby of the Hoengseong County Office from December 8 to 19.

'Gurigo Hill Our Village Photo Exhibition - Hip Grandma and Grandpa Fashion Photo Exhibition'. Provided by Hoengseong County

This exhibition is part of the Eupha 4-ri (Bamgogae Village) Vulnerable Area Living Conditions Improvement Project. Young community activists from Gurigo Hill Village participated in every stage from planning to operation, and the project has been recognized for presenting a new model of generational integration within the local community.

In particular, this project brought together local youth enterprises and activists, such as 'The Creative' (CEO Lee Jongmu), responsible for planning and operation, and 'Yooji Film' (CEO Choi Yooji), in charge of photography. Their role extended beyond simply taking photos; they closely communicated with the village seniors, uncovering hidden stories from their lives and focusing on fostering intergenerational connections.

Under the slogan "What's Wrong with Age?", the youth, together with fashion coordinator Shin Sungmi and makeup artist Lee Jaeran, proposed bold and trendy styling to the seniors. Although the seniors were initially unfamiliar with the experience, through ongoing communication and preparation with the youth, they regained forgotten confidence and individuality, naturally transforming into the stars of a 'hip' and vibrant photo shoot.

The works harmoniously capture Hoengseong's natural landscapes and the seniors' unique fashion sense, showcasing the true essence of generational integration by blending the creativity of the younger generation with the depth of the older generation. This exhibition is especially meaningful as it not only brings new energy to local residents with limited access to culture, but also provides young activists with a platform to demonstrate their capabilities within the community.

Park Yonggyun, Head of the Urban Transportation Division of the county, who prepared the event, stated, "This photo exhibition is an even more valuable achievement because it is the result of youth approaching seniors first, opening their hearts, and creating communication together with laughter." He added, "I hope this exhibition, which combines the fresh sensibility of youth and the warm smiles of seniors, will bring new vitality to Hoengseong County."

The photo exhibition is open to everyone in the first-floor lobby of the Hoengseong County Office on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is expected to provide citizens and visitors with a moving and unique cultural experience that transcends generations.

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