Table of Contents
- A Special Festival for the Happiness of Busan's Elderly
- The Meeting of HAHA Campus and Busan Senior Happiness Week
- Diverse Performances and Experience Programs
- Customized Experiences and Consultation for Seniors
- Transportation Guide and Citizen Participation
- Conclusion: A Festival Space for a Happy Old Age
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A Special Festival for the Happiness of Busan's Elderly
The “2025 HAHA Festival” is grandly held to invigorate the elderly of Busan on September 26th from 12 PM at the Busan Catholic University Seminary campus, also known as HAHA Campus.
This festival is a major program of this year's first 'Busan Senior Happiness Week (09.25.~10.01.)', focusing on enhancing the cultural life of the elderly, providing learning opportunities, and strengthening intergenerational communication.
The Meeting of HAHA Campus and Busan Senior Happiness Week
HAHA Campus is the country's first senior complex created by the city of Busan and local universities. This place is being developed to ensure that the elderly can enjoy daily healthy and happy lives.
This festival aims to highlight the importance of HAHA Campus and present the vision of 'Busan, a happy city where one would want to live again'.
About 2,000 participants, including senior clubs, senior associations, users of senior centers, and students of HAHA programs, will come together to create a more colorful festival.
Diverse Performances and Experience Programs
The event venue is broadly divided into three areas. First, there is a special stage set up on the playground. Second, a special stage is prepared in the Lee Jeong-sik John Hall. Finally, leisure expos and experience booths will be operated at the playground.
The 'Sangnok Love Sharing Concert' will be held on the special stage, followed by a senior fashion show and the musical 'HAHA Big Show'. The opening ceremony will take place at 3:30 PM, which will include congratulatory messages from guests, recognition of outstanding individuals, and celebratory performances to elevate the atmosphere.
On the special stage, band performances featuring senior bands from six cities, including Busan, Incheon, and Daegu, will take place, as well as choir, theater, and line dance presentations prepared by HAHAedu students. Special performances by university clubs will also create an opportunity for intergenerational harmony.
There will be a total of 46 experience booths providing various activities such as pickleball, park golf, drone experience, and housing pension consultation along with the 'Senior Leisure Expo'. Opportunities for many people to enjoy will be made available through a variety of programs.
Customized Experiences and Consultation for Seniors
Various programs for the elderly are prepared at the event venue. For instance, consultations on housing pensions and job opportunities, experiences in using digital devices, and exhibitions of cognitive enhancement tools are included to provide practical help for seniors.
Notably, a recently popular pickleball experience area is prepared, which is a recreational sport that allows seniors to learn and participate easily and enjoyably.
Additionally, through exhibitions of the HAHAedu programs, there will be opportunities to view works created by the elderly. A flea market and diverse cultural experiences are also arranged, providing plenty of enjoyable activities.
Transportation Guide and Citizen Participation
All citizens can attend this event free of charge. However, there is no parking available on-site, so public transportation is recommended. It is advisable to use the shuttle bus operating across from Exit 4 of Jangjeon Station. Planning ahead is necessary to avoid traffic congestion.
Conclusion: A Festival Space for a Happy Old Age
The 2025 HAHA Festival goes beyond being a mere festival, as it presents a model for a happy old age encompassing learning, culture, jobs, and health.
This event provides an opportunity for the elderly to lead vibrant lives and communicate with various generations. It is expected to be an important starting point for developing Busan into a 'happy longevity city'.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where is the 2025 HAHA Festival held?
It will be held on September 26, 2025, from 12 PM at the HAHA Campus of the Busan Catholic University Seminary.
The 2025 HAHA Festival will be grandly held on September 26th from 12 PM at the HAHA Campus located in the Busan Catholic University Seminary. This event is a key program of the Busan Senior Happiness Week, focusing on the vitality and happiness of the elderly.
Q. What is HAHA Campus?
HAHA Campus is the country's first senior complex created by the city of Busan and local universities.
HAHA Campus is the country’s first senior complex developed collaboratively by the city of Busan and local universities, aimed at ensuring a healthy and happy life for the elderly. It provides educational, cultural, and experiential spaces for seniors and acts as a bridge connecting the community and generations.
Q. What performances and programs will be held at the festival?
Various stages including the Sangnok Love Sharing Concert, Senior Fashion Show, Musical, Band performances, and 46 experience booths will be operated.
The festival will feature the Sangnok Love Sharing Concert, Senior Fashion Show, the Musical 'HAHA Big Show', and band performances by senior bands from six cities. Choral, theater, and line dance presentations by HAHAedu students, as well as special performances from university clubs, will promote intergenerational harmony. The playground will host the Senior Leisure Expo and 46 experience booths providing activities such as pickleball, park golf, drone experiences, and housing pension consultations.
Q. What special experiences and consultation programs are available for seniors?
Housing Pension Consultations, Job Consultations, Digital Device Experiences, Cognitive Enhancement Tool Exhibitions, Pickleball Experiences, and more are prepared.
Various programs for seniors are offered at the venue, including housing pension and job consultations, experience sessions on using digital devices, and exhibitions of cognitive enhancement tools. Notably, there’s a pickleball experience area that’s recently gained popularity, allowing seniors to participate easily and enjoyably. Additionally, exhibitions of HAHAedu programs, flea markets, and cultural experiences will provide plentiful enjoyable activities.
Q. Can I attend the event for free? How is the transportation arranged?
All citizens can attend for free, but parking is unavailable, so public transportation and the shuttle bus must be used.
The 2025 HAHA Festival is a free event, open to everyone. However, there are no parking facilities available at the venue, so public transport is recommended. Utilizing the shuttle bus operating across from exit 4 of Jangjeon Station is convenient and it's advisable to plan ahead to avoid traffic congestion.