The 40th cohort of Yangcheon Longevity Culture University held its combined graduation ceremony, with more than 290 seniors from nine neighborhoods completing the program
Participants wrapped up 10 weeks of health, culture and leisure education, sharing memories through a concert and activity highlights reel
Yangcheon-gu in Seoul held the combined graduation ceremony for the 40th cohort of its Yangcheon Longevity Culture University at the main hall of Yangcheon Culture Center on Thursday.
Running under the theme "An autumn colored by learning, a life enriched by Longevity Culture University," the 10-week program ran from August through November. More than 290 seniors from nine neighborhoods — Sinwol 1 through 7-dong and Sinjeong 3 and 4-dong — completed the curriculum.
About 300 people, including graduates, their families and officials, attended the ceremony to celebrate the seniors' passion for learning and their willingness to take on new challenges.
The event featured a "Longevity Concert" with idol group DNA and trot music singer Jeong Hae-jun, a video screening capturing highlights from the program and participants' activities, and an autumn-themed photo zone. Graduates looked back on 10 weeks of memories and celebrated one another's achievements.
"I sincerely congratulate the seniors who successfully completed the 10-week Longevity Culture University program with such wonderful passion for learning," Yangcheon-gu District Mayor Lee Gi-jae said. "We will continue to expand education and cultural programs so that every generation — from children to seniors — can enjoy the joy of learning."
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