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Celebrate Korea’s Harvest Moon Festival, Chuseok

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Chuseok is a three-day Korean festival that celebrates the harvest. This holiday is typically celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. During Chuseok, people eat special foods, play fun games, exchange gifts, sing and dance. They also honor family members who have passed away with memorial services.

This free Evan-Moor Chuseok activity for grades K-3 is a great way to share this treasured Korean holiday with children. Download the free activity pages here.

  • Chuseok Hanbok page 1
  • Chuseok Hanbok craft page 2
  • Chuseok Hanbok paper puppet page 3
  • Chuseok Hanbok paper puppet clothes page 4
  • Chuseok Hanbok 5 Senses page 5

Songpyeon Cakes

Songpyeon is a traditional rice cake eaten during Chuseok. It incorporates various ingredients such as sesame seeds, black beans, mung beans, cinnamon, walnuts, honey and more. The Songpeyon has a distinct half moon shape is tied to Korean history and folklore.

Photo of Songpyeon cakes
Songpyeon Cakes

Learn how to make songpyeon here.

Book cover for Korean Celebrations by Tina Cho

Korean Celebrations by Tina Cho includes information on important Korean holidays as well as popular recipes

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