Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, attended the '28th Senior Citizens Day Commemoration Event' held at Woori Mapo Welfare Center on the morning of the 4th.
Every year, Mapo District holds a Senior Citizens Day commemoration event to express gratitude for the hard work of the elderly who have played a pivotal role in the development of the local community, and to award commendations to individuals and organizations that have contributed to senior welfare.
At this commemorative ceremony, attended by about 150 seniors, congratulatory performances, awards for meritorious persons, and speeches by guests took place.
The awardees on this day included 7 exemplary seniors recommended by each neighborhood and local organizations, 10 contributors to senior welfare, and 5 institutions and organizations.
Additionally, at the Sunshine Plaza of Woori Mapo Welfare Center, various events were held, including the 'The Hyo-do Bapsang with Samsiki' booth where male seniors cooked and shared food, photo booths for instant four-cut photos, and one-minute caricatures.
Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, said, "I am truly honored and fulfilled to be part of this occasion to respect and thank the seniors who have devoted their lives to the development of the nation and society," adding, "Mapo District will create a society where seniors are happy with the mindset that everyone is both a parent and a child."
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