Buk-gu Gwangju to Hold 46th Day of Persons with Disabilities Commemorative Event on April 20

Under the Theme "Ordinary Life for All"

Awards Ceremony and Celebratory Performances by Disabled Artists

Buk-gu District in Gwangju will hold a large-scale commemorative event to mark the 46th Day of Persons with Disabilities, aiming to raise awareness and promote the rights and interests of people with disabilities.

A panoramic view of Gwangju Buk-gu Office. Provided by Gwangju Buk-gu.

According to Buk-gu District on April 16, an event will take place on April 20 in and around the Buk-gu Office under the theme, "Ordinary Life for All," to provide an opportunity for all local residents, regardless of disability status, to communicate and come together in harmony.

The commemorative ceremony, scheduled for 2 p.m. in the meeting room on the third floor of the Buk-gu Office, will be attended by approximately 300 people, including families of persons with disabilities, representatives from related organizations, and local residents. The event will begin with a reading of the Charter of Human Rights for Persons with Disabilities, followed by an awards ceremony recognizing individuals who have contributed to the improvement of welfare for people with disabilities, and celebratory performances and showcases. In particular, performances by an ensemble of guitarists and a quartet featuring artists with disabilities will add special meaning to the event.

Simultaneously, a variety of side events will be held in the Buk-gu Office plaza. More than 30 diverse booths will be set up, including exhibitions and sales of products made by people with disabilities, promotion of accessibility facilities, sign language learning sessions, health screenings, and a self-support food market. These activities will provide residents with the opportunity to gain a proper understanding of disabilities and dispel prejudices.

A Buk-gu District official stated, "We hope this event will serve as a meaningful opportunity to move toward a society where people with and without disabilities respect each other's differences and walk together," adding, "We will continue to pursue effective policies so that people with disabilities can enjoy their rights without discrimination and live confidently as members of society."

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