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Lunar New Year
What some in the West call the Chinese New Year.
Families gather and enjoy various traditional foods
and play traditional Korean games together.
(The 1st day of the 1st month by the lunar calendar)

Independence Day
In 1919, some courageous patriots declared independence from Japanese colonial rule, which sparked a nation wide movement to struggle against Japanese occupation. (01 March)

Arbor Day
People of all ages participate in the reforestation of the country by planting and caring for trees. (05 April)

Buddha's Birthday - click here to read more.
Colorful celebrations are usually held at Buddhist temples around the peninsula. The highlight of festivities is the huge lantern parade through downtown Seoul. Determined by the lunar calendar (8th day of the 4th month), it may fall anywhere in April or May by the solar calendar.

Children's Day
Children have their way on this wonderful holiday. Arnusement parks and other children's facilities are overloaded with kids and their families all having a good time. (05 May)

Memorial Day
This solemn holiday features many memorial services and wreath-laying ceremonies especially at national cemeteries honoring those who died for their country. (06 June)

Constitution Day
After the liberation of Japan, in 1945, a new government was formed. This day commemorates the institution of the new constitution in 1948. (1 July)

Liberation Day
In memory of the joyous liberation from thirty five years of Japanese colonial rule at the end of World War II. (15 August)

Ch'usok
Arguably the most important holiday in the country, some call it the Thanksgiving of Korea. Relatives return to their hometown to visit with each other and worship their ancestors. A three-day holiday, it falls on the 15th day of the 8th month in lunar calendar, which is sometime in August or September by the solar calendar.

National Foundation Day
According to legend, the first Korean kingdom was founded in 2333 B.C. by the legendary figure known as Tangun. The nation remembers its original roots on this national holiday. (03 October)
 

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