Jangan-gu Respect for the Elders Festival Held in Pajang-dong, Yeongwha-dong, and Jowon 2-dong

Jangan-gu (District Chief Hong Seong-gwan) held a Respect for the Elders Festival on the 2nd in Pajang-dong, Yeongwha-dong, and Jowon 2-dong, welcoming approximately 5,000 elderly residents under the auspices of each district's residents' autonomous committee.

The event featured various celebratory performances from each district, a congratulatory message from Mayor Yeom Tae-young, commendation awards for those who have contributed to elderly welfare services, and gift presentations to centenarians and long-lived seniors. The post-event program concluded successfully with singing performances by invited singers and the elderly residents themselves.

Lee Ho-chul, chairman of the Pajang-dong Residents' Autonomous Committee, stated, "This Respect for the Elders Festival was able to be held successfully thanks to the support of more than 10 organizations including local businesses and neighborhood leaders' councils, as well as the warm and beautiful hearts of volunteers coming together as one." He added, "We will work to create a better Pajang-dong where respect for the elderly abounds."

Lee Jong-gyeong, chairman of the Jowon 2-dong Residents' Autonomous Committee, expressed, "I felt very happy and fulfilled to have this opportunity to repay, even in a small way, the kindness of our elders." He further noted, "We will continue to make efforts in every way to foster a community atmosphere of respect for the elderly in our local area."