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Thankfully, several of our acts have been recognized by the media. With this grateful opportunity, we gain momentum to spread awareness of the Haenyeo culture even further, thus meeting our ultimate goals.
Hado-ri 2024 Haenyeo Retirement Ceremony
"The 'Jeju Haenyeo Supporters,' composed of high school students from Jeju International School, received a big round of applause for presenting a heartfelt message of gratitude in both Korean and English, sincerely honoring the retirement of the grandmother haenyeo who have lived their entire lives in the sea."​ - Jejusori​
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"On this day, the 'Haenyeo Supporters,' made up of high school students from Jeju English City International School, attended the haenyeo retirement ceremony and carried out volunteer activities." - Ohmynews
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Sagye 2024 Haenyeo Retirement Ceremony
"Residents from nearby villages, including Sagyeri, also joined the event to celebrate the retirement of the haenyeo with joy. Kim Jong-hee, the President of the Korea Girl Scouts, and the Haenyeo Supporters students also visited the venue to encourage the Haenyeo." - Samdailbo
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Kang-Jung 8th Haenyeo Retirement Ceremony
At the retirement ceremony, the traditional Korean music performance by Oh Yeon-kyung and Jung Ok-bae, the flute performance by a member of Haenyeo Supporters Jo Soo-bin, and the beautiful melodies of the Nabeum Ieum Choir led by conductor Park Je-heon served as the final march dedicated to the retiring haenyeo.​
