On Childrenโs Day, South Korea is ablaze with fun activities, crowds of people, and happy children. This article will teach you everything you need to know about this festive Korean holiday and how it is celebrated in Korea.
What is Childrenโs Day in Korea?
Childrenโs Day is a national holiday in South Korea that celebrates, you guessed it, children. Bang Jeong Hwan, a childrenโs book author, founded the holiday in 1923 to honor children because he believed they were the countryโs future. โChildren are the heroes of tomorrow,โ Bang Jeong-hwan said. โChildren are the heroes of tomorrow. May they grow to be gentle, vigorous, and wise.โ
When and How is Childrenโs Day Celebrated?
Each year, Koreans celebrate Childrenโs Day on May 5. On Childrenโs Day, parents strive to provide their children with a full day of entertainment. Many children enjoy visiting the zoo or amusement parks. Parents will always take their child out to eat at a nice restaurant or for a picnic lunch.
Zoo ๋๋ฌผ์
A trip to the zoo is a famous Childrenโs Day activity in Korea. Zoos can be found in a number of South Korean cities. Seoul has two zoos: the main zoo at Seoul Grand Park and a smaller zoo at Childrenโs Grand Park in northeast Seoul, near Konkuk University.
Amusement Parks ๋์ด๊ณต์
Another common activity on Childrenโs Day is going to an amusement park. Lotteworld and Everland are two of Koreaโs most famous amusement parks. Everland is situated in Yongin, which is close to Seoul. Inside its vast grounds, Everland houses a zoo, a safari park, and numerous rides and rollercoasters.
Lotte World is situated near the Jamsil subway station, and half of the amusement park is indoors, making it an excellent option if the weather is poor. In addition to the amusement park, there is an indoor ice rink.
Picnics ์ํ
Last but not least, go on a picnic. On Childrenโs Day, the parks along the Han River are likely to be packed with families. People will pitch a small tent in the shade and eat snacks while their children fly kites or ride bikes. There are several grocery stores along the river where you can buy snacks. However, several people order food and tell the delivery men where they are.
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Furthermore, on Childrenโs Day, parents generally buy a gift for their children. Traditionally, presents consisted of basic toys, special treats like cookies or crackers, and so forth.
Of course, there will undoubtedly be some time spent relaxing at home. On television, there are always special animations for Childrenโs Day that children will enjoy watching in their spare time. Often, childrenโs day is not only celebrated by families with children; couples alsoย ย go out on a date or stay at home and relax; single people may alsoย go out and engage in activities or justย relax at home.
