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During the festival, Koreans visit their ancestral graves for offering rite and cleaning and maintenance. Jesa (Hangul: 제사, Hanja: 祭祀), a traditional ritual is performed with the expectation of a fruitful year at the grave. Traditional food is prepared for the Jesa and shared with families and neighbors after the ritual has been ...
Learn all about the holiday known as 'Korean Thanksgiving.'
For older or historical observances in Korea see traditional festivals of Korea. Many new festivals have originated in South Korea in response to the country's tourism initiatives. Contributing to this growth is a gradual change to a five-day work week and greater leisure. [1] [2]
Chuseok (Korean: 추석; [tɕʰu.sʌk̚], lit. ' autumn evening '), also known as Hangawi (한가위; [han.ɡa.ɥi]; from Old Korean, "the great middle [of autumn]"), is a major mid-autumn harvest festival and a three-day holiday in South Korea celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunisolar calendar on the full moon.
The festival is held in a metropolitan area and serves as a model for local culture festivals, in which some foreign flower farmers participate. [1] [2] During the festival, flower events and cultural performances are held, and visitors can buy flowers from all over the world, which helps promote the domestic flower industry. [3]
The U.S. is the only country outside of South Korea to celebrate Hanbok Day. Three states recognize the day: New Jersey, Arizona and California.
The biggest festival in Korea today is Seollal (the traditional Korean New Year). Other important festivals include Daeboreum (the first full moon), Dano (spring festival), and Chuseok (harvest festival). [citation needed] There are also a number of regional festivals, celebrated according to the lunar calendar. [citation needed]
A busy two days are ahead for North Jersey this weekend as Korean Americans celebrate important holidays. These celebrations of Korean culture are coming to Bergen County this weekend Skip to main ...