한가위 : Korea`s Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival

Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is one of the most important holidays in Korea. It is a time when families come together to celebrate the harvest of the past year and to honor their ancestors.

The festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, which usually occurs in September or October. In 2023, Chuseok will be celebrated on September 29th.

In the lead-up to Chuseok, families begin preparing for the festival by cleaning their homes, preparing traditional food, and making offerings to their ancestors.

On the day of Chuseok, families gather together to share a meal and to participate in traditional activities such as playing games, singing songs, and dancing.

Chuseok is a time for Koreans to reflect on the past year and to look forward to the future.

If you are visiting Korea during Chuseok, there are many ways to experience the festival. You can visit temples, watch traditional performances, or participate in one of the many festivals that are held throughout the country.

Here are some of the most popular activities to enjoy during Chuseok:

- Visit a temple and make offerings to your ancestors
- Watch a traditional performance of music and dance
- Play traditional games such as ssireum (Korean wrestling) or yut nori (a board game)
- Sing songs and dance
- Eat traditional food such as songpyeon (half-moon shaped rice cakes) and goguma (sweet potatoes)

Chuseok is a time to celebrate the harvest, to honor ancestors, and to come together with family and friends.

We wish you a happy and prosperous Chuseok!