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A Chuseok Menu for International Residents in Korea
Do you want to celebrate Chuseok in Korea but you don’t know how? Maybe you don’t have a Korean family or this is your first year in Korea? Here is how you can create a Chuseok menu at home using Traditional Markets and learning a few recipes. Let’s go, we promise it will be fun! About Chuseok Chuseok, often referred to as Korean Thanksgiving, is one of the most significant and festive holidays in South Korea. However, calling the holiday “Thanksgiving” may feel misleading when you first experience the holiday…
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Celebrate Holidays in Korea
So you moved to South Korea, what will your holidays look like now? Do you start celebrating local holidays or do you import your own traditions? These are questions we all need to explore when we become residents of a new country with a new culture. The following blog post digs into what it means to adapt to Korea’s holidays while also considering your own. Holiday Adaptation v. Cultural Appropriation It’s not intrinsically cultural appropriation to follow the holiday practices of the country you live in. So, let’s talk about…
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Constitution Day in Korea 제헌절
Wondering about Constitution Day 제헌절 in Korea? Then, here is a quick overview of this holiday celebrating the proclamation of the constitution for Korea. The following post doesn’t just explain the holiday meaning, it also provides insight into how the holiday may be celebrated and how you can incorporate the holiday into your life as an ex-pats living in South Korea. About Constitution Day 제헌절 Constitution Day 제헌절 is a national holiday but it is NOT a ‘red day’ or public holiday on the Korean calendar. A ‘red day’ means that salaried…
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Memorial Day in Korea 현충일
Wondering about Korean Memorial Day (현충일 Hyunchungil) in Korea? Have a quick look at this national holiday observed on June 6th. The following post doesn’t just explain the holiday meaning, it also provides insight into how the holiday may be celebrated and how you can incorporate the holiday into your life as an ex-pats living in South Korea. About Memorial Day 현충일 In South Korea, Memorial Day referred to as Hyunchungil 현충일 is considered a “red day” or public holiday. A ‘red day’ means that salaried employees have a paid…
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National Liberation Day in Korea 광복절
Wondering about National Liberation Day (광복절 Gwangbokjeol) in Korea? Then, here is a quick overview of this holiday celebrating the country’s independence from Japanese colonial rule. The post includes information for those visiting South Korea and those living in the country wishing to make the holidays a part of their lives. About National Liberation Day 광복절 National Liberation Day (광복절 Gwangbokjeol) is a ‘red day’ or public holiday on the Korean calendar. A ‘red day’ means that salaried employees have a paid day off for National Liberation Day, a Korean public holiday celebrated on…
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Independence Movement Day 삼일절 in Korea
Wondering about the Independence Movement Day 삼일절 (also known as the March 1st Movement Day) in Korea? Here is a quick overview of this holiday reminding Koreans of the public demonstrations to liberate Korea from Japan’s rule. About Independence Movement Day 삼일절 Independence Movement Day (삼일절) is a ‘red day’ or public holiday on the Korean calendar. A ‘red day’ means that salaried employees have a paid day off for Independence Movement Day, a Korean public holiday celebrated on March 1. (When this day lands on the weekend, it is often…
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Pyeongtaek Halloween Costume Contest and Festival
Pyeongtaek’s biggest Halloween festival happening Saturday! in Anjeongri! Do you live for Halloween and love creating amazing costumes? Be sure to signup for the Halloween Costume Contest in Pyeongtaek. The Halloween in Anjeong-ri festival coming up this weekend and you could win prizes! If you want to know more about Halloween in Korea or Pyeongtaek keep readying, or jump straight to costume contest information. About Halloween in South Korea Over the past decade, Halloween has slowly inched it’s way into Korean culture as a commercial ‘Holiday’ where businesses strive to…
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Hangul Day in Korea
Wondering about Hangul Day (한글날) in Korea? Here is a quick overview of this holiday celebrating the creation of the Korean alphabet and what you can expect during the holiday in South Korea. About Hangul Day Hangul Day (한글날) is a ‘red day’ or public holiday on the Korean calendar. A ‘red day’ means that salaried employees have a paid day off for Hangul Day, a Korean public holiday celebrated on October 9. (When this day lands on a weekend, it is often celebrated on an alternate day.) Hangul Day…
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National Foundation Day in Korea
Wondering about National Foundation Day in Korea? Here is a quick overview of the holiday and what to expect. About Myths Within Culture All cultures have stories and myths that give us an inside look at how cultures views the world. These myths and stories have a great deal of value with the culture and allow insight into how different cultures perceived the world. Members of some cultures may view myths as ‘lies’ and may dismiss myths as a childish aspect of another culture. However, myths occur across cultures and…
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Buddha’s Birthday in South Korea
Want to know more about Buddha’s Birthday in South Korea? You came to the right spot. We even share a few of the inconveniences that may surprise you. About Buddha’s Birthday Buddha’s Birthday does not fall on the same day each year according to the Gregorian Calendar. Instead, the holiday follows the Lunar Calendar. Specifically, Buddha’s Birthday in Korea falls on the 8th day of the 4th month of the Lunar Calendar. Buddha’s Birthday is a ‘red day’ or public holiday on the Korean calendar. A ‘red day’ means that…
