The celebration welcomed center patrons and local residents. It opened with a lively pre-show by the Baekok Cultural Arts Troupe, followed by the first runway segment, a commemorative ceremony with congratulatory performances, and a second fashion segment.
The first segment leaned into staples like leather, fur, and denim, while the second embraced full glamour with dresses and tuxedos.
Mayor Sang-il Lee, a representative of the seniors, high school students, and organization officials also stepped onto the runway, earning enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Donning a durumagi, a traditional Korean overcoat, Mayor Lee walked the runway alongside the senior models.
“I sincerely congratulate the Cheoin Senior Welfare Center on its 20th anniversary. I understand the center runs about 270 programs — more than is typical even in developed countries like the United States. Our country offers a truly diverse array of programs for seniors,” he said. “We will continue to expand Yongin’s welfare services so seniors can enjoy healthy lives through a wide range of activities at the center.”
Since opening in 2005, the Cheoin Senior Welfare Center has become a leading local senior facility, welcoming an average of 3,500 visitors a day. Programs such as the Senior Model Academy, the Senior Carbon Neutrality Center, and the YIS broadcasting station support seniors’ self-development and their participation in community life.
