April is now about to end marking the beginning of the month of May. In South Korea, May is considered to be one of the most festive months since it has several special days for celebration.
These holidays are also mostly related with families thus making May a “Family Month.” The first on the series of Korean holidays in the month of May is Children’s Day (어린이날 Eorininal May 5).
Children’s Day actually started on May 1, 1922 through the hard work of the popular children’s book author Bang Jeong-hwan (방정환). His purpose for the holiday was to promote love, care and
respect for the youth because they are the future of the country. In 1946, it was pushed to May 5 and was officially registered as a holiday in 1961.
Children should enjoy the day.
Children’s Day could be said to be viewed in Korea like how birthday and Christmas day are anticipated by children in other countries. During this day, parents shower their kids with gifts ranging
from toys to money. Together with the presents, they also spend time with them by visiting amusements parks, zoos, museums and other places which are children-oriented. In some areas, various cultural programs are also held for both the parents’ and children’s enjoyment. Regardless how this day is celebrated, one things is clear – the top priority during
this holiday is the happiness of children that is why it is one of their favourite holidays.
BANASMITA BARUAH
The linguist teacher, Mrs. Banasmita Baruah is a pass-out
of Hanyang University, of South Korea. Besides she has to her credit many articles published in some of the English newspapers and magazines
of India. Korean culture has been beautifully delineated in one of her articles. She has given Korean Language and Cultural Training to WIPRO Engineers, Hyosung Executives,
SAMSUNG Executives, LG and Hyundai as well.
Leave a reply
your email address will not be published. required fields are marked *
jobskorea.jpg)
studykorea.jpg)
universities.jpg)
