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A family visits the grave of a relative The Korea Herald Expats Join CHUSEOK The exodus of people from Seoul to regional provinces (top). A family on a train heading to their hometown Chuseok Celebration The Korea Herald harvested food and fruit. After charye, they visit their ancestors’ graves, a practice called “seongmyo.” Along with these two key traditions, traditional games are also popular, such as tug-of-war and “ssireum,” which is Korean-style wrestling. In the southern province of Jeolla-do, young women play “ganggang suweollae,” a whirling dance around a campfire under the full moon. On the night of Chuseok, people gather under the full moon, which is usually the biggest of the year, and wish for good luck and happiness for family and friends. Among the many special Chuseok dishes, “songpyeon” best represents the holiday. Songpyeon are crescentshaped rice cakes made with honey, walnuts, sesame, beans and pine needles. On the eve of Chuseok, families make songpyeon together. It is believed that those who make pretty songpyeon will have a pretty daughter. These days, many people prefer staying in the big city and spending the holiday catching up with their friends or relaxing at home. And some take this opportunity to go overseas for an extended summer vacation. Whether it is a trip to one’s hometown or abroad, booking a ticket well in advance is very important. ■ Korea is home to some 1 million migrant workers. Foreign communities will also join the Chuseok celebration and take this opportunity to learn more about Korean culture and traditions. Many migrant workers hold their own parties and celebrations with delicacies from their own country and specially prepared Korean food. They also participate in many events, such as the immigrants’ singing competition and talent shows Expats play a traditional Korean game called “yut” (Continued on Page 32) 30 KOREA SEPTEMBER 2008 SEPTEMBER 2008 KOREA 31
CHUSEOK The Korea Herald Children of expats make songpyeon for Chuseok Culinary Tradition Hangwa BY MOON YOUNG-DOO CONTRIBUTING WRITER Hangwa is the term for traditional Korean sweets and cookies, appreciated for their decorative colors, patterns and pleasing taste. The common ingredients in hangwa are grain flour, honey, sugar, fruit or edible roots. It is often served with traditional beverages as an elegant dessert. Beautifully packaged baskets or boxes of hangwa make excellent gifts, especially appropriate for the elderly. One can find these confections at traditional cake and sweets shops, or in special sections of department stores. There are different kinds of hangwa: gangjeong, yugwa, yakgwa and dashik. Expats make rice cakes in the old-fashioned way in central Seoul that are nationally broadcast. Many outdoor activities are also held at museums and folk villages for the most important holiday of the year. At Namsan Folk Village in Seoul, they can participate in archery, javelin and shuttlecock kicking. They can also make rice cakes the old-fashioned way. ■ 32 KOREA SEPTEMBER 2008 SEPTEMBER 2008 KOREA 33
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