National Treasure
People believed this national treasure helped people predict the weather in the old days. What is it?
It is Cheomseongdae.
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.
Name 2 national treasures in Korea.
Cheomseongdae, Gyeongbukgong, Sungnyemun, Dabotap
This national treasure was destroyed by a fire in 2008. What is it? When was it rebuilt?
It is Sungnyemun/Namdaemun. It was rebuilt in 2013.
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. What holiday is it?
It is Thanksgiving Day
How is Chuseok similar to the western holiday, Thanksgiving?
People spend time with their families, it is meant to celebrate the years harvest, it is in the same season, people eat lots of food.
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.
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.
Why do Koreans celebrate Hansik?
They celebrate Hansik to welcome the warm weather.
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.
Why do Korean people eat red bean porridge on Dongji?
Korean people believe that food with red beans can scare away evil spirits.
When is American Independance Day?
It is on July 4th.
On the holiday Dano in Korea, why do women wash their hair in changpo water?
To scare away evil spirits
This national treasure is located in Bulguksa Temple. It is a tower and made of stone. Its design is very simple.
It is 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 is the time of year when the night is the longest.
Describe Cheomseongdae.
It was once used to study stars. It is made of large stones. It is shaped like a vase with a wide, round bottom and a thin top.