January Festivals
Seollal (New Year’s Day): is one of the most important traditional festivals. Most shops and businesses are closed, and people take will often take an extended holiday and use it to visit their hometowns and call on their friends. Traditional family customs of bowing to the elders and asking for blessings are honoured. March Festivals
Independence Movement Day: honours the Declaration of Independence from Japan which was declared on 1 March, 1919. The original declaration is read during a unique ceremony at Tapgol Park in Seoul. June Festivals
Memorial Day: is set aside to pay tribute to the soldiers and civilians who gave their lives to serve their country. The main ceremony is held at the National Cemetery in Seoul. July Festivals
Constitution Day: celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of the Republic of South Korea that was completed on 17 July, 1948. October Festivals
National Foundation Day: celebrates the establishing of the Korean nation in 2333 BC by the legendary god-king Dangun. A ceremony is carried out at an altar on top of Mount Manisan in Ganghwado province. The altar is said to have been created by Dangun to show gratitude to his father and grandfather in heaven. Chuseok: is a significant traditional holiday that is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is also called the Korean Thanksgiving Day. It is a festival of the harvest and an appreciation for the gifts of the earth. | 
