Gapyeong-gun, ‘Sang-myeon Residents’ Autonomy Association, Happy Bath Day Project Successfully Completed’

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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.

Economy Queen Choi hana reporter photo Gapyeong-gun

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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’!

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