Gwangju City to Host Hanmaeum Dementia Overcoming National Walking Event Starting from the 23rd

Held Online and Offline Non-Face-to-Face Until May 7

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 12th that it will hold the ‘2021 Hanmaeum Dementia Overcoming National Walking Event’ from the 23rd of this month to May 7th.

Held under the theme ‘Sharing Hope with Dementia愛,’ this event is a nationwide walking event wishing for the overcoming of dementia by practicing ‘walking,’ which is good for dementia prevention. It is held annually to promote prevention information and raise awareness about dementia.

The event is jointly organized by Gwangju City, Gwangju Metropolitan Dementia Center, and the dementia safety centers of five autonomous districts. Considering the COVID-19 situation, this year’s event will be conducted as an online and offline non-face-to-face event.

To participate online, install the mobile app ‘WalkOn,’ search for ‘Gwangju Metropolitan Dementia Center,’ and select to join the challenge. For offline participation, visit the dementia safety center of each autonomous district by the 22nd to pre-register and then participate.

For more details, refer to the announcements on the Metropolitan Dementia Center website. On the YouTube channel ‘Gwangju Metropolitan Dementia Center,’ you can watch videos introducing the event, walking methods, walking trails, and how to participate in both online and offline events.

Among online participants, 250 people who walk more than 100,000 steps, 50 people who leave photos walking with their families and dementia overcoming hope messages, and 250 offline participants will receive prizes on a first-come, first-served basis.

On the last day of the event, May 7th, a review video of the event progress can be viewed on YouTube.

Im Jin-seok, head of the city’s Health Policy Division, said, “I hope this event will be an opportunity to start walking, which is good for dementia prevention, and to recognize the importance of health management in old age.” He added, “We will do our best to raise public awareness about dementia prevention, encourage interest in dementia, and create a dementia-friendly environment.”