Gyehwa-myeon in Buan Prepares Birthday Celebration for Nonagenarian Seniors

"Honoring the Lives of Elders Who Have Dedicated Themselves to the Community"

The Gyehwa-myeon Community Social Security Council in Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do has organized a special birthday celebration for local elderly residents.

On April 23, the council invited residents of Gyehwa-myeon born in 1936 who are turning 90 years old this year and hosted the “Celebrating Nonagenarian Birthdays” event. This initiative, which has continued since last year as a community-tailored project, focuses on providing emotional comfort and fostering a sense of warmth within the community for elderly residents.

On this day, council members prepared and served homemade meals for the birthday table, and the event featured congratulatory songs and talent donation performances. The venue was filled with a warm atmosphere as elderly residents and community members mingled and shared laughter. One attendee expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying it was even more meaningful and appreciated to celebrate this milestone birthday together with the community, as it is difficult for families to gather for a 90th birthday.

Kim Hwasoon, head of Gyehwa-myeon, stated, “We honor the lives of the elderly who have dedicated themselves to our community,” and added, “We will continue to strengthen welfare administration closely tied to daily life to support an inclusive and fulfilling old age for all.”

Kim Jeong, a civilian committee chair, said, “Seeing the seniors enjoy the food we prepared and the performances with bright smiles makes this effort worthwhile. We will continue to carry out warm volunteer work and sharing activities that our neighbors can truly feel.”

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