Guam 2-dong in Masan Hoewon-gu Successfully Hosts Residents' Day Harmony Festival

A Time for Communication Through Unity and Participation of Residents

On October 19, Guam 2-dong in Masan Hoewon-gu, Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, successfully held the 22nd Guam 2-dong Residents' Day Harmony Festival at the Masan Jungang Elementary School gymnasium. The event was organized by the Guam 2-dong Festival Volunteer Association and sponsored by the Association of Organization Leaders.

Photo of the award-winning groups at Guam 2-dong Residents' Day.

The event was attended by key figures including Je Jongnam, head of Masan Hoewon-gu, National Assemblyman Yoon Hanhong, City Council Chairman Son Taehwa, other provincial and city council members, as well as more than 500 local residents.

During the commemorative ceremony, plaques of appreciation were presented to ten senior center presidents who have contributed to the operation and development of the centers, and awards were given to residents who have contributed to the development of the community. Speeches and congratulatory remarks from distinguished guests provided an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of the local community.

This was followed by a variety of unifying activities such as singing, dance performances, and quiz competitions involving multiple generations, which received an enthusiastic response. In the singing contest, local residents took the stage themselves, further heightening the excitement of the festival amid loud applause and cheers from the audience.

Shim Yangsook, head of Guam 2-dong, stated, "This time spent sharing warmth among neighbors will serve as the foundation for making our neighborhood a better place to live," adding, "I will continue to take the lead in creating various opportunities centered on our residents."