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秋夕节：韩国的祖先感恩与丰收归乡

Chuseok, held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, is Korea’s biggest holiday—bigger than Lunar New Year for many families.
People travel hundreds of miles to hometowns, causing massive traffic jams known as the ‘Great Korean Migration’.
At ancestral shrines, families perform charye—a formal rite offering freshly harvested rice, fruits, meat, and wine with deep bows.
They also visit graves to tidy plots, trim grass, and pour wine—a ritual called seongmyo that expresses filial piety and continuity.
Traditional games like ganggangsullae—a circle dance under the full moon—were historically performed by women to pray for abundant harvests.
Modern youth reinterpret customs: some livestream charye for overseas relatives, while others donate rice cakes to elderly care centers.
Korean dramas and K-pop idols often release special Chuseok content, blending tradition with digital-age storytelling and fashion.
Government data shows rising participation among multicultural families, including marriage migrants from Vietnam and Uzbekistan integrating local rites.