The Namdong-gu (남동구) Senior Manpower Development Center announced on the 20th that it held cultural events on May 20 and July 15 for participants in its ‘Cafe Dasom’ senior job community program. The events were designed to boost the psychological and emotional satisfaction of participating elders and encourage them to continue their vibrant social engagement.
 [코리안투데이] Elders participating in Cafe Dasom sharing a meal together and building camaraderie © 김현수 기자 |
Shared Meals Followed by a Coffee Concert for Cultural Enjoyment
The event began with participating elders sharing a meal together, exchanging experiences from their activities and strengthening their bonds.
The coffee concert that followed featured a sweet musical performance by Jeon Yeong-rang (전영랑) & Prelude’s <Modern Jazz>, giving participants the chance to enjoy coffee alongside the music and drawing an enthusiastic response from attendees.
 [코리안투데이] A scene from the coffee concert performance by Jeon Yeong-rang (전영랑) & Prelude’s <Modern Jazz> © 김현수 기자 |
‘Cafe Dasom,’ Run by Elders with Barista Certifications
Cafe Dasom is a senior job program run by the center, in which elders aged 60 and older who have earned barista certifications directly prepare coffee and operate the store.
Director Yu Seok-geum (유석금) said, “I hope this cultural event gave participating elders a meaningful time to recharge and connect with one another,” adding, “We will continue to organize a variety of programs to improve participant satisfaction and support a vibrant life in old age.”
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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