Holidays

Hi everybody!!!! In this publication I'm going to talk about holidays in Korea...
Like in every city, Korea Have many days to celebrate special days ... Well. I found some days acerca de esta kind of celebrations ...

-New Year's Day (January 1)
It is Considered the first day of the year is Very Important and Celebrated. 1 and 2 January and holidays are not working.

-Independence Movement Day (March 1)
This day commemorates the Declaration of Independence proclaimed on March 1, 1919, while I was under Japanese colonization. Occurs a reading of the statement, in a special ceremony at Tapgol Park in Seoul, Where the document was first read to the public.
South Koreans dressed in traditional costumes scream while carrying torches In Their hands During a ceremony to celebrate the Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the uprising Against Japanese colonial rule in 1919.

-Buddha Birth Day (May 21)
The 8th day of the 4th Lunar month. In many Buddhist temples across the country, held solemn and elaborate rituals and lanterns are hung in the courtyards of temples.

-Children's Day (May 5)
On this day, parents dress up a little and take them to the playgrounds, amusement parks, zoos, or movies, for a full day of fun and games.

-Memorial Day (June 6)
Memorial Day is September aside to honor the soldiers and Civilians Who Have Given Their Lives for the country. The largest ceremony is held at the National Cemetery in Seoul.

-Liberation Day (August 15)
This day commemorates Japanese acceptance of the terms of surrender to the Allies and the RESULTING liberation of Korea in 1945.

-National Foundation Day (October 3)
This day commemorates the founding of the Korean nation in 2333 BC by the legendary god-king Dangun. At a ceremony is held at an altar, on top of the mountain Manisan in the province of Ganghwado. It is Said That the shrine was erected to thank porDangun His father and grandfather in heaven.

-Christmas (December 25)
Christmas is saved as a national holiday in Korea as in many other country clubs. But as I Mentioned in an entry, Christmas is more focused on spending some romantic moments with family, more to share With The family.

SPECIAL DAYS

-Labor Day (May 1)
Although Labor Day is not a national holiday, banks and business establishments are closed, and many people enjoy a day off.

-Father's Day (May 8)
The children show Their love and Respect for Their parents on This day. Fathers Day is a national holiday. Banks and shops are open for business.

-Constitution Day (July 17)
The proclamation commemorates the July 17, 1948, the Constitution of the Republic of Korea. It is not a national holiday, so banks and commercial establishments open to the public REMAIN.

-Hangeul Day (October 9)
Hangeul Day or Day of the Proclamation of Hangeul or Korean Alphabet Day is a commemoration held on October 9 in South Korea, to remember the creation of Hangeul, the native alphabet of the country, since esta day in 1446, was proclaimed for publishing the Hunmin Jeongeum. Not being a national holiday banks and shops are open.

  I hope you'll get interesting country in this country because it's beautiful.  (:

References: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AK/AK_EN_1_5_2.jsp