Event set for Wednesday at Yongsan Arts Hall, with about 750 expected to attend; program includes pre-ceremony performance, official ceremony and celebratory concert featuring singers Lee Do-jin and Lee Ae-ran
Yongsan-gu in Seoul will hold its 30th Senior Citizens' Day commemoration Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Mir Grand Theater of Yongsan Arts Hall (150 Noksapyeong-daero, 2nd basement floor). The event is intended to honor elderly residents and express gratitude for their contributions to the community.
About 750 people are expected to attend, including National Assembly member Kwon Young-se, Yongsan-gu District Mayor Kim Kyung-dae, Korea Senior Citizens Association Yongsan chapter head Lee Won-bok, award recipients and local senior residents. The official program will proceed in three parts: a pre-ceremony performance, the main ceremony and a celebratory concert.
The pre-ceremony performance begins at 1:30 p.m. with singing and janggu drum performances. The main ceremony will feature a reading of the Senior Citizens' Charter, followed by the presentation of commendations to 21 honorees — including those recognized for filial piety, model senior citizens and individuals who have contributed to senior welfare.
Starting at 2:30 p.m., the celebratory concert will feature four singers performing in turn, including Lee Do-jin from the TV competition show Mr. Trot and Lee Ae-ran, known for the popular song "Baekse Insaeng" ("A Hundred-Year Life"). The performances are intended to give elderly attendees a joyful and meaningful experience.
Side events will also be held in the arts hall lobby outside the main venue. Organizations focused on senior employment and welfare have prepared hands-on programs: the Yongsan Senior Club will offer job placement consultations, recruitment for senior employment positions and a natural air freshener-making activity; the Seoul Metropolitan Yongsan Senior Welfare Center will provide personalized welfare information guidance; and the Cheongpa Senior Welfare Center will run a soap-making session.
The district is also taking steps to ensure the safety of attending seniors. One 45-seat bus per neighborhood will transport elderly residents to and from the venue. Each vehicle will be staffed by at least four escort workers to assist with safe boarding and alighting.
"We are making every effort to help our senior residents enjoy a healthy, vibrant and happy retirement," District Mayor Kim Kyung-dae said. "I hope this event will be a joyful gathering where all residents come together to respect and celebrate one another."
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