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South Koreans are proud of their traditions and customs and therefore all celebrations are enjoyed and respected. Most of the holidays follow the Gregorian calendar, although many religious festivals follow the lunar calendar. Family ties are strong in South Korea and many celebrations incorporate paying respect to ancestors. The festivals below are a guide to some of the main festivals celebrated in Korea:

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May Festivals

Buddha’s Birthday: intricate, solemn rituals are held at numerous Buddhist temples across South Korea and lanterns are hung in the temple squares. The lanterns are lit and carried in parades in the evening by hundreds of monks.

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August Festivals

Liberation Day: remembers the Japanese favourable reception of the Allies’ conditions of surrender and the resulting freedom of Korea in 1945.

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