Gokseong County Ramps Up Collaboration with Four Longevity Belt Counties for Successful Hosting of the '100-Year-Old Festival'

Gugok Soodam Working-Level Officials Convene to Discuss Program Planning and Safety Measures
Traditional Play, Longevity Photo Exhibition Set for September 2... Park Golf and Gateball Tournaments Also Scheduled

Gokseong County, Jeonnam, has officially begun preparations to ensure the successful hosting of the "15th Gugok Soodam 100-Year-Old Festival," which will take place on September 2.

On April 24, Gokseong County announced that it had held the "2nd Gugok Soodam Longevity Belt Administrative Council Working Meeting," attended by working-level officials from four counties: Gurye, Gokseong, Sunchang, and Damyang. The purpose of this meeting was to establish a concrete plan for the event and to strengthen close cooperation among participating local governments.

Gokseong-gun, Jeonnam held the '2nd Gugok Sundam Longevity Belt Administrative Council Working Meeting' on the 24th to promote the '15th Gugok Sundam 100-Year-Old Festival.' Photo by Gokseong-gun, Jeonnam

During the meeting, in-depth discussions took place regarding key details such as the basic plan for the event, program composition and operation strategies, division of roles among the counties, and promotion and safety management measures. In particular, since Gokseong County is serving as the chair this year and will host the festival, substantive consultations were held to ensure systematic and high-quality operation.

This year’s event, to be held at the Gokseong Culture and Sports Center on September 2, will take place under the theme, "After Living Life, Laughter Is the Best Medicine." The festival will feature a commemorative ceremony, a traditional play wishing for the elders’ health and longevity, a longevity photo exhibition, and sports activities such as park golf and gateball tournaments to promote the well-being of seniors.

The event, which is hosted in rotation by the four counties comprising the Longevity Belt, had been postponed for several years due to the impact of COVID-19, and is now being held in Gokseong County for the first time in nine years. As this is a long-awaited regional joint festival, the county is focusing its administrative resources to ensure its successful operation.

A Gokseong County official stated, "We will work closely with each local government to honor the lives of our elders and create a meaningful occasion where the community comes together," adding, "We will do our utmost to prepare for this to become the best festival of unity for the elders of the Longevity Belt and all local residents."

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