People believed this national treasure helped people predict the weather in the old days.
Cheomseongdae
What is the tradition people used to have on Hansik?
Pleople used to eat cold food on Hansik.
When is Dano?
It's on May 5th on the lunar calender.
This national treasure was distroyed by a fire in 2008. It is an old gate.
Sungnyemun or Namdaemun
What is the tradition women used to have on Dano?
Women used to wash their hair in changpo water.
People eat turkey as the main food for this holiday.
Thanksgiving
This national treasure is located in Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a hall and there is a pond in front of it.
Gyeonghoeru
What is the tradition men used to have on Dano?
Men competed in Korean wrestling called ssireum.
Chinese people eat moon cakes on this holiday.
The Mid-Autum Festival
This national treasure is located in Bulguksa Temple. It is a tower and made of stone. It has many details in the design.
Dabotap
Why do Korean people eat red bean porridge on Dongji?
They believe food with read beans can scare away evil spirits.
When is American Independence Day?
July 4th
This national treasure is located in Bulguksa Temple. It is a tower and made of stone. Its design is very simple.
Seokgatap
Why do people change the location of their ancestors' graves on Hansik?
People believe bad ghosts or evil spirits are not active on Hansik.
What is Dongji?
It's the time of the year when the night is the longest.