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Awakening of Insects
A solar term recalling life waking from winter dormancy.
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Grain Rain
A solar term recalling spring rain nourishing grain.
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Major Heat
A solar term recalling midsummer’s intense heat.
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Grain in Ear
A busy farming solar term for harvesting barley and planting rice.
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Frost Descent
A solar term recalling frosty late autumn.
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Grain Full
A solar term of growing plants and busy summer farming.
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Minor Heat
A solar term welcoming the full arrival of summer heat.
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Start of Autumn
The beginning of autumn in the solar-term calendar.
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Start of Summer
The start of summer in the solar-term calendar.
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Clear and Bright
A solar term for preparing spring farm work and observing the clearing season.
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Autumn Equinox
An autumn solar term when day and night are roughly equal in length.
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Spring Equinox
A spring solar term when day and night are roughly equal in length.
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Summer Solstice
A solar term around the Northern Hemisphere’s longest day.
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Lunar month 1, day 15 (regular month)
Jeongwol Daeboreum
Welcome the year’s first full moon and traditional wishes for health and a good harvest.
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Every year on February 23
Ginseng Day
A day themed around ginseng.
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Every year on May 2
Cucumber Day
A day themed around cucumbers.
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Every year on May 10
Mushroom Day
A day themed around mushrooms.
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Every year on May 20
World Bee Day
Discover the ecosystems supported by bees and other pollinators.
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Every year on May 21
International Tea Day
Reflect on the culture and producers’ efforts behind a cup of tea.
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Lunar month 6, day 15 (regular month)
Yudu
A summer festival traditionally involving hair washing in running water and wishes for peace.
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Every year on June 2
Organic Farming Day
A day for taking an interest in organic produce.
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Lunar month 7, day 15 (regular month)
Baekjung
A summer festival combining farming traditions and Buddhist Ullambana rites.
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Lunar month 8, day 15 (regular month)
Chuseok (Korean Harvest Festival)
Share a sense of abundance with family under Chuseok’s full moon.
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Every year on August 18
Rice Day
A day themed around rice.
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Every year on September 9
Gugu Chicken Day
A day for enjoying chicken dishes.
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Every year on October 1
International Coffee Day
Celebrate a cup of coffee and the people who make it possible.
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Every year on November 1
Hanwoo Day
A day themed around Korean Hanwoo beef.
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Every year on November 11
Garaetteok Day
A day for sharing Korean cylindrical rice cakes.
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