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People believed this national treasure helped people predict the weather in the old days. What is it?
It is Cheomseongdae.
100
What is the tradition people used to have on Hansik?
People used to eat cold food on Hansik.
100
When is Dano?
It is on May 5th on the lunar calendar.
100
People eat turkey as the main food for this holiday. What holiday is it?
It is Thanksgiving Day.
200
This national treasure was destroyed by a fire in 2008. It is an old gate. What is it?
It is Sungnyemun/Namdaemun.
200
What is the English word for "changpo"?
Iris
200
What day is Christmas on?
Christmas is on December 25th.
200
What did women do in the past on Dano?
Women used to wash their hair in changpo water.
300
This national treasure is located in Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a hall, and there is a pond in front of it. What is it?
It is Gyeonghoeru.
300
Chinese people eat mooncakes on this holiday. What holiday is it?
It is the Mid-Autumn Festival.
300
What day does Hansik fall on?
Hansik falls on April 5th of the solar calendar.
300
What food did people eat on Dongji? Why?
People ate red bean porridge (patjuk) on Dongji. They believed it kept away evil spirits.
400
This national treasure is located in Bulguksa Temple. It is a tower and made of stone. It has many details in the design.
It is Dabotap.
400
The Gangneung Danoje festival is ______ in Gangneung, Gangwon Province.
1. held
2. hold
3. will be held
The Gangneung Danoje festival is _held__ in Gangneung, Gangwon Province.
400
What and when is Dongji?
It is the time of year when night is the longest. / It is the time of year when the day is shortest. Dongji is usually on December 22nd.
400
What did men do in the past on Dano?
Men used to compete in Korean wrestling called ssireum.
500
This national treasure is located in Bulguksa Temple. It is a tower and made of stone. Its design is very simple.
It is Seokgatap.
500
Why do people change the location of their ancestors' graves on Hansik?
People believe bad ghosts or evil spirits are not active on Hansik.
500
When is Chuseok?
Chuseok is on the 14th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
500
What did people do on Hansik in the past? Name two things.
They used to visit their ancestors' graves and hold memorial services.