A City Where People with Disabilities Are Happy, Uijeongbu
Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Dong-geun) announced on the 11th that it held the "8th Nongcheong Cheerful Sports Day" on the 9th at Balgok Station Exercise Plaza, with over 80 participants including hearing and speech-impaired individuals and non-disabled people.
Uijeongbu City held the "8th Nongcheong Cheerful Sports Day" on the 9th at Balgok Station Exercise Plaza, with over 80 participants including hearing and speech-impaired individuals as well as non-disabled people. Provided by Uijeongbu City
The event, organized by the Uijeongbu Branch of the Korea Association of the Deaf, Gyeonggi Province Chapter (Branch Chief Jeong Seong-ryeol), was prepared to promote the rights and social participation of the deaf community in the area and to foster communication and harmony between disabled and non-disabled individuals.
The event was divided into three parts: Part 1, the commemorative ceremony; Part 2, a walking competition; and Part 3, the cheerful sports day. During the cheerful sports day, participants enjoyed activities such as hula hoop, bolo ball, ojami throwing, and treasure hunting, creating a time of unity between disabled and non-disabled participants.
Mayor Kim Dong-geun said, "Through the cheerful sports day where disabled and non-disabled people come together, I hope to improve awareness of disabilities and foster closer communication," adding, "We will continue to spare no support to realize a city where people with disabilities can be happy."
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