Songpa-gu, Parent's Day Celebration at Songpa Senior Welfare Center on the 8th

Songpa-gu will hold a Parents' Day commemorative event on the 8th. The photo shows last year's Parents' Day commemorative event. (Photo by Songpa-gu Office)

Songpa-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Seo Gang-seok) announced on the 5th that it will hold the 52nd Parents' Day commemorative event at 10:30 a.m. on the 8th at the Samjeon-dong Songpa Senior Welfare Center in celebration of Parents' Day.

Under the theme "Elders as Radiant as Flowers, Thank You Hyo (孝)," the ceremony will award commendations to two institutions that have contributed to the improvement of senior welfare through continuous support and two individuals who have practiced filial piety. Additionally, two eldest male and female seniors receiving customized care services will be presented with longevity canes.

The event will begin with a charming performance by children from Samjeon Green Nursery, followed by a mixed duo stage performance by talk singers Shin I-jun and Han Se-young, who are active as music therapists. In the second part, the Songpa Wind Orchestra will hold the "Thank You Hyo (孝)" concert.

Throughout the welfare center, activities such as carnation pinning, photo zones, and health bracelet making will be available. Jamsil Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital will provide herbal tea, and BGN Bright Eye Ophthalmology will offer eye health check-ups.

Songpa-gu has the highest elderly population ratio among Seoul's districts and is implementing various policies to enhance welfare satisfaction. Efforts include the construction of the Munjeong Senior Welfare Center, scheduled to open in November this year, the establishment of comprehensive senior welfare policies, and the operation of smart senior centers.

District Mayor Seo Gang-seok stated, "Believing that the happiness of our elders is the happiness of Songpa, we will do our best to ensure that our seniors can enjoy a healthy and vibrant old age."