So today is Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), where Korean families would get together and enjoy this holiday with traditional food. This holiday is very similar to the Mid-Autumn festival that the Chinese celebrate. In fact, the date and the purpose for it is exactly the same except is celebrated differently (mostly the food eaten and the rituals performed). But since I have no family here, my friends will have to make do.
During Chuseok, there are a few palaces and temples that are open for free. We decided to go to Gyeongbokgong. It was packed with people.
The power of free things + Chuseok = people traffic
제기차기(Jegichagi) Shuttlecock - things that you kick around. We made these from scratch but they were too light to play with.
Chilling by the Cheonggyecheon
The second part of our program today was to go watch the Banpo Rainbow Bridge Fountain Show (I think this is what it's called??). It was a little hard to see the colors because of the angle, so it got a little disappointing. We also ordered 치킨(fried chicken) to satisfy our stomachs as we enjoy the show with some help.
Banpo Bridge!
We were really lucky, there were fireworks probably because of Chuseok.
The first try on Korean chicken! No beer though :(
Overall, it was a good Chuseok, though I haven't eaten my mooncake yet. I need to find someone to finish it with. It's too sweet to finish it by myself. WHERE ARE YOU, FRIEND?
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