Gyeongsan, Yeongcheon, and Cheongdo Celebrate Parents' Day with the Spirit of Filial Piety

Gyeongsan Senior Club's Filial Piety Performance Receives Enthusiastic Response

Yeongcheon City Hosts "Filial Piety Festival" with Over 700 Attendees

Cheongdo-gun's Hong Sunja Honored with Filial Conduct Award

In celebration of the 54th Parents' Day, major cities and counties across North Gyeongsang Province held warm and festive events to express respect and gratitude to senior citizens.

Gyeongsan City and Yeongcheon City organized heartfelt performances and gatherings to comfort the elderly, while in Cheongdo-gun, a resident who exemplified filial piety was honored with a filial conduct award, serving as a role model in the community.

On May 7, the Gyeongsan Senior Club hosted a "Parents' Day Filial Piety Performance" at the Gyeongsan Women's Center, inviting over 80 participants involved in senior job programs.

Gyeongsan Senior Club, Filial Piety Performance for Parent's Day 2026.
Photo by Gyeongsan City

The event featured the presentation of carnations and a lively trot music performance by YouTuber Eunho TV, both of which were met with enthusiastic responses from the attending seniors.

Director Jeong Jinseok stated, "We will continue our efforts to ensure that our elders enjoy a healthy and happy later life." Acting Gyeongsan Mayor Lee Dohyeong added, "We will strive to expand job opportunities and support diverse cultural programs to promote vibrant lives for the elderly."

In Daechang-myeon, Yeongcheon City, the "2026 Senior Citizens' Festival Filled with Health and Happiness" was successfully held on May 6 at the outdoor sports ground of the Daechang-myeon Cultural Center.

Daechang-myeon, Yeongcheon City, Health and Happiness-filled Senior Citizens' Festival.
[Photo by Yeongcheon City]

Hosted by the Daechang-myeon Development Council, the event brought together over 700 local seniors who enjoyed a performance by a traditional music group and a variety of carefully prepared foods, creating a festive atmosphere.

In particular, the Daechang-myeon Community Security Council provided health supplements, funded by the "Together for Happiness Fund," to 12 local seniors known for their longevity, wishing them continued health and long life.

Park Sangwoo, head of Daechang-myeon, commented, "I hope this event serves as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of respecting and caring for the elderly and to broaden intergenerational communication."

Meanwhile, a story of exemplary filial piety emerged from Punggak-myeon, Cheongdo-gun.

Hong Sunja, Punggak-myeon, Cheongdo-gun. [Photo by Cheongdo-gun]

On May 7, Hong Sunja (female, 65), a resident of Punggak-myeon, received the prestigious Filial Conduct Award at the 69th Bohwa Award Ceremony held at Daegu Bohwa Hall.

Hong was recognized for her devoted care of her ailing mother-in-law over a long period, as well as her consistent attention to the welfare of elderly residents in the village and her leadership in community volunteer activities.

In a humble statement, Hong said, "I am grateful to receive such a significant award for simply doing what I felt was natural."

Park Jaerim, head of Punggak-myeon, congratulated her, saying, "In today's society, where bonds between family and neighbors are weakening, Ms. Hong Sunja's filial conduct has become a model that spreads the value of filial piety throughout our community."

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