Chuseok Week


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October 6th 2006
Published: October 19th 2006
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Chuseok is the Korean Thanksgiving, a kind of Harvest Day, where the moon if full, and people give thanks. The day itself is a public holiday and there are others around it. My principle kindly relinquished my duties for the remaining two working days of the week and thus I had nine days off in a row. On the first Saturday, Tiem and I joined some other friends, and a tour group for a visit to ... Read Full Entry



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Too Hot...Too Hot...
Too Hot...

An old lady uses her parasol to keep cool in the heat.
Traditional BattleTraditional Battle
Traditional Battle

Two teams each carry their leader as they do battle.
Up He Goes...Up He Goes...
Up He Goes...

A sea of cries go round as he is hoisted upwards!
Lending Their SupportLending Their Support
Lending Their Support

As the battle rages, revellers lend a hand...
Attack!Attack!
Attack!

Banners fly as the battle begins!
Slovakian Folk PerformanceSlovakian Folk Performance
Slovakian Folk Performance

Yes, this really was at Hahoe Folk Village, Andong, South Korea?
Mr... Your House Is On Fire?Mr... Your House Is On Fire?
Mr... Your House Is On Fire?

Traditional house use underground heating systems like this (it doubles as an oven too). Most modern Korean homes still have under floor heating.
Traditional HouseTraditional House
Traditional House

Can you see the blossoming full moon in the sky?
Dusk Settles in HahoeDusk Settles in Hahoe
Dusk Settles in Hahoe

A man looks out as the evening draws in.
Busan at NightBusan at Night
Busan at Night

The view from Busan Tower and us, yes we are there?



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