Park Kwan-yeol, the mayor of Gwangju, expressed gratitude to seniors for their dedication and wisdom on Senior Citizens' Day, emphasizing his commitment to enhancing senior welfare and fostering a community that includes all generations.
On this day, Mayor Park attended the '30th Senior Citizens' Day Celebration' held at the Gwangju Senior Welfare Center auditorium, stating, "I deeply appreciate the dedication and wisdom of the seniors who have shaped today's Gwangju."
His remarks focused on supporting seniors' healthy and vibrant aging in line with the aging society, aiming to connect senior welfare with intergenerational cooperation and community development.
Mayor Park plans to continue implementing policies that enhance seniors' rights and welfare while creating a community where all generations can respect and communicate with one another.
The event was attended by over 1,000 local seniors and guests.
The program began with pre-event activities, including poetry readings, performances by a children’s choir, and a traditional mask dance, followed by the reading of the Senior Citizens' Charter, the Future Declaration of Intergenerational Understanding, the passing of the Wisdom Candle, and awards for contributions to senior welfare.
This year’s 30th celebration featured the 'Future Declaration of Intergenerational Understanding' and the 'Wisdom Candle Passing,' which aimed to connect the wisdom and experience of seniors with the passion of youth and the hopes of children, reinforcing the significance of intergenerational harmony and cooperation.
One attendee remarked, "Continuous attention and support are needed to ensure that seniors are respected and actively engaged in the community. I hope there will be more opportunities for the younger generation and seniors to communicate naturally."
Mayor Park Kwan-yeol emphasized, "I will continue to do my best to create a community where seniors can enjoy healthy and vibrant aging while enhancing senior welfare and fostering intergenerational integration."
Meanwhile, Mayor Park plans to use this Senior Citizens' Day event as a platform to continuously promote policies that enhance seniors' welfare and rights while strengthening intergenerational communication and cooperation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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