Gumi Children's Day Event Draws 20,000 People
Families Gather for a Day Filled with Smiles
Approximately 20,000 citizens gathered for the large-scale celebration hosted by Gumi City, Gyeongbuk, in honor of the 103rd Children's Day, drawing enthusiastic participation from families.
On May 5, the city held the "103rd Children's Day Celebration" at the Dongnak Park Plaza, offering a variety of hands-on activities and performances for children and their families to enjoy together. The event was organized by Gumi City and hosted by the Gumi City Daycare Association.
More than 50 experience and promotional booths were set up at the venue, featuring a family participation play zone, fire and police equipment experiences, drone and 3D pen activities, and other creative and curiosity-stimulating content.
Live performances, including a military band parade, children's jump rope and taekwondo demonstrations, and a big balloon show, were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. Both children and parents laughed and enjoyed themselves, adding to the spirit of a festival created by the local community.
One parent who attended the event said, "I was able to spend a happy time together, watching my child enjoy various experiences."
Kim Jangho, Mayor of Gumi (second from left), and Park Gyosang, Chairman of Gumi City Council (first from left), attended the 103rd Children's Day event at Dongnak Park.
In his congratulatory speech, Kim Jangho, Mayor of Gumi, stated, "Children are the future of us all," and pledged, "The city will take the lead in making Gumi a city where both parents and children can be happy, so that children can nurture their dreams and grow up healthy."
This event is seen as more than a simple holiday for children; it is being recognized as a demonstration of Gumi City's commitment to child-friendly policies and the solidarity of the local community.
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