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In Korea, the celebration called Chusok happen during September or October. The date change from year to year. Chusok its a time when the people of Korea give thanks for the autumn harvest. On Chusok, many Koreans visit the graves of there ancestors and leaf food for them. "Moon cake," which made from rice chestnuts and other things is prepare the night before Chusok. Korean's dance, play, games, and exchange gift to mark the holiday.

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In Korea, the celebration called Chusok happens during September or October. The date changes from year to year. Chusok is a time when the people of Korea give thanks for the autumn harvest. On Chusok, many Koreans visit the graves of their ancestors and leave food for them. Moon cake, which is made from rice, chestnuts and other things, is prepared the night before Chusok. Koreans dance, play games and exchange gifts to mark the holiday.


Article by Gary Hopkins
Education World® Editor in Chief
Copyright © 2004 Education World

08/05/2004
 

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