Korea is located in the eastern part of the Asian mainland. The state celebrates state, religious and national holidays. On these days, Koreans wear the traditional Hanbok dress and cook traditional kimchi and bulgogi dishes.
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One of the most important holidays of the state is the Korean New Year, celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar. The holiday is considered a family holiday. On this day, it is customary for Koreans to visit their parents, dress in hanbok and remember their deceased ancestors. Many residents of the country go to the sea coast to meet the first rays of the New Year's sun there. On a festive day, Koreans serve tteokguk, a soup with dumplings, for breakfast. The person who ate the entire bowl of soup is considered one year older. On New Years, children bow to their parents on the floor and say wishes. Parents give gifts and money in return. Also, on the festive day, Koreans serve large feasts and conduct a variety of games.
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The regular New Year in Korea begins with the celebration of Catholic Christmas. Residents of the country, like Europeans, decorate the Christmas tree, prepare greeting cards and gifts for loved ones, relatives and friends. Since weekends are rare in Korea, the New Year is celebrated only formally. On this day, all Koreans tend to visit their parents or just relax outside the city.
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An important public holiday in Korea is Independence Movement Day, which is celebrated on March 1. In 1919, 33 Koreans in Seoul's Pagoda Park signed the Declaration of Korea's Independence from Japanese colonial rule. After that, a wave of demonstrations took place throughout the country.
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In Korea, Buddha's birthday is widely celebrated, which falls on the 8th day of the fourth month in the Chinese calendar. Since 1975, this holiday has been considered an official day off. On this day, Koreans come to Buddhist temples to pray for health and good luck in life. Festive processions with folk festivities and colorful lotus-shaped lanterns are held in the cities.
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Chuseok is a traditional holiday in Korea, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month according to the lunar calendar. The celebration is celebrated for three whole days and is held as a day of harvest and commemoration of ancestors. On this day, all family members gather at a large table and eat food prepared from the new harvest, thereby paying tribute to the deceased ancestors.
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Hangeul Day, the holiday of Korean writing, is celebrated annually on October 9. Hangul was introduced into use in the fall of 1446. Also popular in Korea are such holidays as Children's Day, celebrated on May 5, Constitution Day on July 17, Liberation Day on August 15, and Founding Day on October 3.
