The Mid-Autumn Festival is known as one of the most important and meaningful holidays of Korea. This is a time when family, friends and loved ones gather to share joy and warmth. In this article, let's learn about Korean Mid-Autumn Festival and bring unique Mid-Autumn Festival wishes to customers!
Korean Mid-Autumn Festival
Chuseok is the typical Mid-Autumn Festival of Korean people. It is also considered one of the biggest traditional holidays and the most important official holiday of the year in this country. Chuseok is also known as Hangawi: “Han” means big and “gawi” means the full moon day of August.
In these important days, Koreans have 3 days off (August 14, 15 and 16 of the lunar calendar) to return home and reunite with family, send friends and relatives gifts. Express love from the heart.
The Mid-Autumn Festival in Korea, as in other Asian countries, takes place on the full moon day of the eighth lunar month (August 15 of the lunar calendar) every year.
Origin of Korean Mid-Autumn Festival
The Chuseok festival originated in the Gabae period of the Silla nation (from 57 BC to 935). King Yuri (24-27), the third king of the Silla dynasty, is said to have been the first to celebrate the Chuseok, which was originally just a talent contest.
According to legend, the king would pose a challenge to young girls in the capital to weave cloth. From the 16th to the 14th day of the eighth lunar month, those who weave the most will enjoy a magnificent feast.
Since then, Chuseok has gradually become an important fun holiday in Korean culture.
Meaning of Korean Mid-Autumn Festival
The Chuseok festival takes place every autumn every year, and also coincides with the harvest time. In the past, farmers saved this day to hold a ceremony to thank their ancestors for a bountiful harvest and pray for a successful next crop.
On this special occasion, families will gather and gather together for a cozy family meal after the thanksgiving ceremony. The members will chat intimately and enjoy the sweet fruits of a year of hard work.
Korean Mid-Autumn Festival greetings to customers
- Wishing our customers a Mid-Autumn Festival full of joy, happiness and peace with family and loved ones. Hope the bright yellow moon will illuminate your life path, bring success, luck and prosperity during these Tet holidays and forever after.
- Thank you customers for always trusting and supporting us. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, joyfully receive joy and happiness in your heart!
- Thank you for your support over the past year. Hopefully this year we will also be able to support each other more!
What do Koreans eat on Mid-Autumn Festival? Korean Mid-Autumn Festival dishes
Songpyeon cake
This is a traditional rice cake indispensable in the Chuseok festival of Korean people.
The cake has a soft shell and the filling is usually made from sweet ingredients such as sesame seeds, black beans, cinnamon, pine nuts, chestnuts, and honey.
Songpyeon cake is steamed on a pine leaf, giving it a special flavor. In addition, the shape of the cake is also made to resemble a new moon, symbolizing a bright and successful future for each family.
Hangwa
Hangwa is a type of cake that is meticulously processed and boldly artistic. The cake is made from rice flour, honey, fruits and roots to create a natural and attractive color for the cake.
Not only is it beautiful to the eyes and has high aesthetic value, Hangwa is also a rich source of nutrition and is often eaten on special occasions in Korea.
Jeon (Pancakes)
Pancakes are also a popular holiday food in Korea. This cake recipe is not as complicated as other cakes, but simpler and more rustic.
During processing, flour will be diluted and mixed with ingredients of your choice, this flour mixture will then be deep-fried to form traditional pancakes.
Korean Mid-Autumn Festival eats Japchae (Stir-fried vermicelli)
Japchae fried vermicelli often appears in holiday meals in Korea, usually consisting of vegetables and meat stir-fried with vermicelli.
Each vegetable will be cut into small pieces and fried or boiled before being mixed with the vermicelli.
Bulgogi (Barbecue)
Bulgogi is a dish made from thinly sliced beef or pork, then marinated and grilled or pan-fried. Meat is usually marinated sweet, so it is suitable for those who do not like spicy dishes.
Grilled meat is usually rolled with vegetables, kimchi ... or served with steamed rice. This is a very suitable dish for family gatherings such as during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Epilogue
Together, we explored the Korean Mid-Autumn Festival and the unique cultural beauties of this holiday.
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