Hyoryeong Senior Welfare Town Visits May 18 Democratic Uprising Sites with Seniors in Gwangju

Reflecting on History at ACC, Jeonil Building 245, and the Former Jeonnam Provincial Government Building

On the 46th anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, seniors in Gwangju revisited the historical sites of May. They watched a film and walked through the former Jeonnam Provincial Government building and Jeonil Building 245, taking time to reflect on the significance of Gwangju in May 1980.

On May 14, Hyoryeong Senior Welfare Town held a commemorative event for the May 18 Democratic Uprising with local seniors at the National Asia Culture Center, Jeonil Building 245, and the area around the former Jeonnam Provincial Government building.

Participants first watched "A Taxi Driver," learning about the citizens and journalists who tried to inform the world of the tragedy that took place in Gwangju in 1980. They then toured the "19800518 Memory Hall" at Jeonil Building 245, the former Jeonnam Provincial Government building, and Sangmugwan, reflecting on the pain, sacrifice, and meaning of democracy from that time.

One senior who took part in the event said, "Seeing the stories I had only encountered through movies at the actual sites made the pain of that day and the courage of the citizens feel much more real," adding, "It made me realize the importance of passing on the values of democracy to the next generation."

The event was held with transportation support from the National Asia Culture Center. Representatives from Hyoryeong Town stated that they plan to expand programs that allow seniors to foster intergenerational empathy and communication through history and culture.

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