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