Today, some of them will visit the Commonwealth Health Center to sing Christmas carols, Aging Office program coordinator Walter Manglona said.
“It is our tradition, our own way of spreading Christmas joy,” he said.
Manglona, who directed the manamko’ choir, said they will perform not more than 10 songs.
They will sing at the different sections of the hospital starting at 10:30 a.m., he added.
Office on Aging Director Rose Mondala said due to the bad economy, some of the regular Christmas wishers of the congregates at the Aging Center may not able to visit and give gifts to the manamko’ this year.
Mondala noted that one of their regular donors, “for the first time,” only sent a Christmas card and calendar to the center.
She said she understands the situation because the establishment is suffering like other businesses on island.
However, the Korean Women Association of Saipan continues to bring Christmas treats to the senior citizens.
Yesterday, the group of 15 handed t-shirts, shampoo, conditioner and chocolate cookies to the manamko’.
Keum Joo Lee, the group’s president, said she was very thankful for seeing the beautiful smiles of the congregates.
“We have put all our effort to prepare a gift for all of you and I hope you will like it,” she said.
She also wished the senior citizens joy and good health.
Mondala thanked the group for visiting the center during the holiday season despite the CNMI’s economic downturn.
Teresita Sorroza, Senior Citizens Advisory Council president, also expressed her appreciation to the Korean group.
She said the group has also been giving free haircuts to the manamko’.
