Yangcheon District in Seoul (District Mayor Lee Gijae) has prepared a variety of commemorative events for young people born in 2006 who turn twenty this year, in celebration of the 53rd Coming-of-Age Day.
Coming-of-Age Day, a legal commemorative day designated to celebrate the transition from adolescence to adulthood and to instill pride and a sense of responsibility, is observed annually on the third Monday of May.
Until May 12, all participants who complete missions such as writing a "Message to Myself in 10 Years" and subscribing to the district information text notification service through the district office website will receive a beverage and confectionery set gifticon.
In addition, a variety of prizes such as a gift certificate worth 50,000 won, chicken sets, hamburger sets, and coffee coupons will be awarded through a drawing. The announcement of winners and the distribution of prizes will take place on May 19, Coming-of-Age Day.
A traditional cultural event to commemorate Coming-of-Age Day will also be held. The 3rd Yangcheon Traditional Coming-of-Age Ceremony, hosted by the Yangcheon Cultural Center and sponsored by the district, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on May 10 in the front yard of the Galsan Culture and Arts Center. Six young men and women who have reached adulthood this year will wear traditional hanbok and directly experience traditional ceremonies such as Goyurye, Sigarye, Jaegarye, and the Declaration of Adulthood. Participation is free of charge, and etiquette education as well as commemorative gifts will be provided.
District Mayor Lee Gijae stated, "We have prepared this online event and traditional cultural ceremony to offer congratulations and encouragement to young people reaching adulthood," and added, "We will spare no effort in providing various forms of support so that young people becoming adults can step forward as members of society with pride and dreams."
Anyone born in 2006 who resides in Yangcheon District is eligible to participate, and further details can be found on the district office website.
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