Hello! Happy Chuseok (which is Korean Thanksgiving).In the past, and some people today, will wear this dress for this special holiday. Hanboks are becoming very expensive. They are made with fine fabrics such as silk. They are very beautiful and come in many colors. You can have them custom made at a local market in Busan. It is a very simple design, but the embroidery is very intricate and delicate.
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to try one on. A colleague of mine brought hers to school for a retirement ceremony. It was so kind of her to offer. I wish I could have brought my make up to freshen up before putting on such a beautiful garment. (After a day of plus 30 degrees and blazing humidity, I was less than fresh).
The holiday is dreaded by most women as they are stuck in the kitchen preparing food for the 2 or 3 days of festivities. Some Korean food takes a long time to prepare. During this holiday they also prepare food and a special table setting for their ancestors. The table must be set up according to many rules. My students have told me a little bit about it. This type of ceremony is also done on Sul Nal (Lunar New Year). In Korea, filial piety is above all. It is important to thank the ancestors for providing a good harvest and everything good this year.
The traditional food eaten at this time is Sumpyeon. This is a rice cake in the shape of a half moon. It is then filled with red bean paste- which includes sesame and sugar. The rice cake can be many different colors. They are usually served warm, as the rice cake (or Ddak) is more
malleable and tasty.
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My kids love this holiday because they will receive lots of money from all of their older relatives. It is tradition for them to bow, and then they will receive a gift- which is money. Some of my students have plans to buy clothes, books or phone accessories, but most said their mothers will take it and put it in the bank. I don't know what the saving is for, could be university, or marriage- I didn't get an answer.
