National treasure
People believed this national treasure helped people predict the weather in the old days
What is the tradition people used to have on Hansik?
People used to eat cold food on Hansik.
When is Dano?
It is on May 5th of the lunar calendar.
This national treasure was destroyed by a fire in 2008. It is an old gate.
Sungnyemun (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 on this holiday. What holiday is it?
Gyeonghoeru
What is the tradition men used to have on Dano?
Men used to compete in Korean wrestling (ssireum)
Chinese people eat mooncakes on this holiday. What holiday is it?
It is the mid-autumn festival.
Dabotap
Why do Korean people eat red bean porridge on Dongji?
When is American Independence Day?
It is on July 4th.
It is located in Bulguksa Temple. It is a tower and made of stone. Its design is very simple.
Seokgatap
Why do people change their location of their ancestors' graves on Hansik?
People believe bad ghosts or evil spirits are not active on Hansik.
What is Dongji?
It is the time of the year when the year is the longest.