Seongdong-gu and Eunpyeong-gu Hold Festival for Senior Citizens

Autonomous districts such as Seongdong-gu and Eunpyeong-gu in Seoul will hold a grand festival for the elderly on October 2, the legal commemorative day known as Senior Citizens' Day.

The event aims to create a social atmosphere that respects the elderly, which is gradually fading, and to comfort the senior citizens through a festive celebration.

On this day, the elderly will showcase their honed skills and passion through programs such as dance, theater, and harmonica performances.

There will also be awards presented to exemplary senior citizens.

Seongdong-gu to Hold ‘Senior Citizens’ Grand Festival’ on October 2

Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jung Won-oh) will commemorate the Month of the Elderly in October by hosting the ‘3rd Seongdong-gu Senior Citizens’ Grand Festival’ at Sowol Art Hall on October 2, Senior Citizens' Day.

This festival is organized to express respect and gratitude to the elderly in the community and to support their healthy and vibrant lives. It is hosted by the Seongdong-gu branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association and jointly promoted by six senior welfare centers (Wangsimni Doseon-dong, Sageun-dong, Seongsu 1-ga 2-dong, Songjeong-dong, Yongdap-dong Senior Welfare Centers, and Seongdong Senior Comprehensive Welfare Center).

The festival will open with a program presentation by the elderly. Seven teams will freely showcase their accumulated skills and passion through dance, theater, harmonica performances, and more.

Following this, the main event, the ‘Month of the Elderly Commemoration Ceremony,’ will be held. Awards will be presented to 11 exemplary senior citizens and contributors to elderly welfare who serve as role models in the neighborhood. A commemorative performance expressing respect and gratitude to the senior citizens, who are senior members of the local community, will also take place.

In the ‘Seongdong Senior Youth Singing Contest,’ six teams (total of eight participants) who passed the preliminary round will perform lively stages. This singing contest will be held in a non-competitive format without ranking, allowing the elderly to enjoy the festival without the pressure of awards. A total of 89 participants competed in various genres during the preliminary round held in September. A congratulatory performance by a guest singer will also be held, offering a special experience of sharing the stage with a singer usually seen only on screen.

At the outdoor plaza, booths promoting elderly welfare projects and programs run by Seongdong-gu and related organizations will be set up. At the Sowol Art Hall exhibition room, 56 creative works including watercolor paintings, calligraphy, and illustrations will be on display (September 25 ? October 2).

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, "I hope the ‘Senior Citizens’ Grand Festival,’ held to mark the Month of the Elderly, will be a place of harmony where all elderly can enjoy together, and that it will be an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of respecting the elderly." He added, "We will also actively promote detailed care policies so that the elderly can live a lively and healthy old age."

Eunpyeong-gu Expresses Gratitude for the Elderly’s Hard Work and Prepares Various Commemorative Events on October 2, the Legal Commemorative Day Senior Citizens' Day

Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) will hold the ‘28th Senior Citizens' Day Commemoration Event’ at the Eunpyeong Senior Comprehensive Welfare Center on October 2.

This commemorative event was organized to deepen the understanding and celebration of the respect for the elderly on October 2, Senior Citizens' Day. It is hosted by Eunpyeong-gu and organized by the Eunpyeong-gu Senior Welfare Association and the Korea Senior Citizens Association Eunpyeong-gu branch.

The event will begin at 1:30 PM with a taekwondo demonstration and a pre-event performance by the Eunpyeong-gu ‘Youth Choir.’

The first part of the ceremony will include the reading of the ‘Senior Citizens’ Charter’ to reflect on respect for the elderly, and the presentation of awards to exemplary senior citizens, contributors to elderly welfare, and elderly welfare organizations. The second part will be hosted by Jo Young-gu and feature various attractions including a performance by singer Seol Woon-do, offering a joyful time to enjoy the autumn atmosphere.

Mayor Kim Mi-kyung said, “I feel very honored to prepare a place to reflect on the social contributions of the elderly as autumn deepens,” and added, “We will continue to strive to discover various welfare policies to share the experience and wisdom of the elderly and support their happy later years.”