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Chilseok in Korea

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Chilseok in Korea

Lunar month 7, day 7 (regular month)

A seventh-lunar-month observance connected with the Cowherd and Weaver Girl story.

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How did it begin?

Legend says the Cowherd and Weaver Girl meet on the magpie bridge on lunar July 7. Customs also include watching the stars and wishing for skill in sewing or success in study.

Source · 칠석 — 한국민족문화대백과사전 ↗ (new window)

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