Gapyeong-gun sang-myeon Residents’ Association successfully completed the Happy Bath Day project. on the 27th, the Gapyeong-gun Sangmyeon residents’ Autonomy association’s Village Community Business Division announced that it successfully held the 4th ‘Happy bath Day’ event in 2024 at Minseong Sauna located in Hyeon-ri, Jojong-myeon.
‘Happy Bath Day’ is a major project promoted by the Village Community Project Division of the Sangmyeon residents’ Association, and is a program to share warm warmth by providing bathing services to local seniors. About 20 seniors living in Sang-myeon participated in this event, and 5 members of the Residents’ Autonomy Association personally volunteered and added their sincerity.
Sang-myeon Residents’ Autonomy Chairman Lee Chang-woo expressed his gratitude to all the participating members, saying, “Thanks to the members who worked hard to volunteer despite the cold weather, we were able to provide precious memories to many seniors this year.”
Nam Wal-jun, head of Sangmyeon, said, “I am happy to be able to convey warm hearts to the seniors this year as I did last year,” and added, “I think this event served as an opportunity to contribute to the health of the seniors and the development of the Sangmyeon community.”
Meanwhile, forest products from the Gapyeong region made their first attempt to enter the global market.
Gapyeong-gun (Governor Seo Tae-won) announced on the 28th that it held the ‘Gapyeong-gun forest products export loading ceremony to the United States’ at Gapyeong Sports Complex on the 26th. This export is the first case of processed foods made from local forest products entering the U.S. market in earnest, and is expected to be an notable stepping stone for the globalization of local specialties.
Export items included eight types of items, including Gapyeong pine nuts, taffy, traditional korean snacks, soy sauce, and soybean paste made from pine nuts. These products will be sold at the New York and New Jersey branches of ‘FOOD BAZAAR MARKET’, a representative Asian grocery distribution chain located in the eastern United States. Food Bazaar is a large chain that handles groceries throughout Asia, including Southeast and northeast Asia, and has about 45 stores in the eastern United States alone.
Gapyeong-gun plans to use this export as an opportunity to hold promotional events at 2 to 3 stores to promote and expand sales of local specialties.
County Governor Seo Tae-won expressed his expectations at the shipping ceremony, saying, “I hope that the excellence of Gapyeong County’s forest products will not only be recognized in the U.S.market through this export, but will also spread to many countries around the world in the future.”
At the shipping ceremony on this day, major figures including Governor Seo, Gyeonggi Province CEO Lee Jae-jun, Business Division Manager Cho Young-wan, Gyeonggi Trade Corporation CEO Kim Jang-seong, officials from Maum Co., Ltd. and Pine Pine Farm, and Mr. Lee Soo-geun attended to congratulate the export.
Park Jeong-seon, head of the county forestry department, said, “We expect this export to make a significant contribution to developing sales channels for local forest products,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to expand the export of Gapyeong-gun specialty products through developing various sales channels and continuous promotion.”
This export is the result of Gapyeong-gun’s cooperation with Korean agricultural and food exporters to promote and promote Korean agricultural and food products in the United States. Gapyeong-gun plans to continue to accelerate the revitalization of the local economy by entering the global market for special products.
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What are the key benefits of community bonding activities like ‘Happy Bath Day’?
Interview between Time.news Editor and Expert in Community Projects
Editor: Welcome, Dr.Lee. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent success of the ‘Happy Bath Day’ project in Gapyeong-gun. It sounds like a fantastic initiative!
Dr. Lee: Thank you for having me! Yes, the ‘Happy Bath Day’ project is indeed something special for the community.
Editor: Can you provide a bit of background on what ‘Happy Bath Day’ is all about and how it started?
Dr. Lee: Certainly! ‘Happy Bath Day’ was initiated as a way to promote community bonding and wellness among residents. The idea is simple: host events at local saunas where residents can come together, enjoy a bath, and connect with their neighbors. It began with a vision to strengthen community ties and improve mental health through social interaction.
Editor: It’s intriguing how such a conventional activity can foster community spirit. How has the response been from the residents?
Dr. Lee: The response has been overwhelmingly positive! Residents look forward to these events as a time to unwind and socialize in a relaxed setting. Each event has drawn more participants, highlighting a growing camaraderie among the community members. People appreciate the initiative, especially in today’s fast-paced world.
Editor: The recent event you mentioned took place at Minseong Sauna. What were some highlights from the fourth round of ‘Happy Bath Day’?
Dr. Lee: During the fourth event, there was a marvelous mix of activities designed for all ages. There were storytelling sessions for children, wellness workshops, and even local musicians who performed. It truly became a day not just for bathing,but for celebrating community culture and creativity.
Editor: That sounds delightful! It’s interesting to see such traditional practices integrating with modern community needs. How do you measure the success of such initiatives?
Dr.Lee: Success can be measured in various ways – attendance numbers, resident feedback, and engagement levels during the activities. We also look at how many friendships or connections are formed. it’s about creating lasting positive experiences for the community.
Editor: With the success of ‘Happy Bath Day’, are there plans for similar initiatives in the future?
Dr. Lee: Absolutely! The residents’ association is already brainstorming ideas for the next events. We’re looking into themed bath days, perhaps focusing on wellness practices from different cultures, and continuing to bring the community together.
Editor: That sounds exciting! Lastly, what advice would you give to other communities looking to start similar projects?
Dr. Lee: My advice would be to start small and be responsive to what the community needs.Engage with residents and encourage their input to create events that resonate with them. Building together creates a sense of ownership and pride that will drive the project’s success.
Editor: Thank you, Dr. Lee, for sharing your insights today.It’s inspiring to see how simple traditions can lead to profound community impacts.
dr. Lee: thank you for having me! I’m excited to see more communities embracing initiatives like ‘happy Bath Day’!