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This category lists pages and sites related to the Korean observance of Ch'usok or Hangawi.

Ch'usok is celebrated on the l5th day of the 8th lunar month, the harvest moon. Since its marks the harvest time, it is considered to be the equivalent of the American Thanksgiving celebration.





Sites

Chu-suk
A Korean student writes about the traditional observance and explains why it is important.


KIDPROJ Multi-Cultural Calendar: Ch'usok
A brief description of the holiday.


With a Full Moon
A Korean student shares how Ch'usok is celebrated in her native country.


Chusok: Korean Harvest Festival
A brief look at the holiday, along with links to things Korean.


PBS Online: Hidden Korea/Ch'usok
Offers concise explanation of the holiday, Korean burial traditions and the ways in which contemporary families honor their ancestors.


Chusok in Korea
Tells about the holiday, games traditionally played on the day and food traditionally eaten.


Korean Festival: Chu Suk
Offers a distinctly-Korean view of this holiday and its significance.


Chusok: The Korean Thanksgiving
Provides a detailed look of this three-day annual event. From AskAsia.org.









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