Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, Attends Patjuk Sharing Event with Buddhist Association in Gongdeok-dong

Published 21 Dec.2024 19:38(KST)

On the 21st, Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, visited the Gongdeok-dong Community Center where the 'Dongji Red Bean Porridge Neighbor Sharing Event' was held to celebrate Dongji.

The event was organized by the Gongdeok-dong Buddhist Association (President Kim Ok-hee) to invite neighbors in need of local attention and care, serving Dongji red bean porridge to share warm affection.

The red bean porridge, carefully prepared and cooked by the Gongdeok-dong Buddhist Association from the day before, became a hearty meal that filled the hearts of about 100 elderly residents in the area that day.

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, said, "I sincerely thank the Gongdeok-dong Buddhist Association for personally preparing and serving red bean porridge for our neighbors," adding, "I hope all the elderly enjoy the heartfelt porridge and have a healthy and warm end of the year."