Happy Chuseok everyone!
There are several things to do during Chuseok holidays. Especially if you are in Korea, there are also many places to visit in Seoul during the holidays!
Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving Day, is one of the biggest holidays in Korea. Family members get together from far and near places for the family reunion during Chuseok holidays. Also, they have memorial service call “Charye” to thank their ancestors by visiting the garden of remembrance or cemetery. In 2024, the day of Chuseok falls on September 17. As the day before and the day after are also part of the holiday, this year’s holiday period is from September 14 to 18, including the weekend.
Many Koreans visit their hometowns to spend precious time with their family. For tourists, the holiday also provides a good opportunity to experience traditional culture throughout Korea.
Chuseok Foods – Taste more savory when share with family(Chuseok Holidays spirit)
A variety of foods are prepared during Chuseok to celebrate the bountiful harvest of the year, and one of the most significant foods that represents Chuseok is songpyeon.
Songpyeon is prepared with rice powder that is kneaded into a size that is a little smaller than a golf ball, and then filled with sesame seeds, beans, red beans, chestnuts, or other nutritious ingredients. During the steaming process, the rice cakes are layered with pine needles to add the delightful scent of pine. It is an old tradition for the entire family to make songpyeon together on the eve of Chuseok.
Jeon is another common food that many Koreans love to eat during Chuseok holidays. Eating hot Jeon when it is just cooked, it is so delicious that you can’t forget the taste of the first fresh bite. Jeon are made by slicing fish, meat and vegetables and then lightly frying them in a batter of flour and eggs. They make a perfect pair with traditional Korean liquor call Makgeoli. To see more about Jeon and Makgeoli, please go to my previous post : Mangwon Market
If you enjoyed Korean traditional foods, then let’s find the free admission and take a chance!
[Seoul | Royal Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine & Joseon Royal Tombs]
Period: September 14–18, 2024
Enjoy free admission to the four royal palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung), Jongmyo Shrine and Joseon royal tombs.
[Nationwide | Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art ]
Period:September 16-18, 2024 (MMCA Seoul closed September 17)
Website: www.mmca.go.kr
All branches of the Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art will be open for free. Enjoy high-quality art exhibitions such as “2024 MMCA Performing Arts: Space Elevator.” Please note that the museums are all closed mon September 19, excluding MMCA Seoul.
[SeoulDal] – paid admission
Meaning: Moon of Seoul
Admission fee: 25,000won, discount gradation available.
To fine more information : 82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)
You can have a overview of Seoul in the hot air balloon(ad balloon)! Even though it is a hot air balloon, it is connected to the ground with strong iron wires. Maximum capacity is 30 persons, floats for 15minutes. Operating hour : Tuesday to Sunday (12:00 – 22:00), maintenance is scheduled every Mondays. Since the schedule is vulnerable to the weather, visiting the ticket booth is a must!
Location : Yeouido Park (Yeouigongwon ro 68, Yeouido dong, Yongdeungpo gu, Seoul)
Hope the weather is great during Chuseok holidays! Have fun!
