Chuseok is a Korean harvest festival, similar to Thanksgiving. It’s a time when families gather to celebrate the autumn harvest, honor their ancestors, and enjoy traditional foods. Another name for Chuseok is 한가위 (Hangawi), which means the “great middle of autumn.” During Chuseok, people often think of the 보름달 (Full Moon), as it symbolizes abundance and unity.
This week, HFS students created beautiful artwork related to Chuseok. They learned about 추석 (Chuseok), one of Korea’s most important holidays, and created their own 문자도 (Munjado), a traditional Korean art form that combines words and images, using words related to Chuseok. We also drew the full moon, wrote wishes, and made 장승 (Jangseung), which are traditional totem poles. Additionally, we designed 한복 (Hanbok) for the Chuseok event.
We had a lot of fun, and I hope the entire HFS family has a wonderful Chuseok holiday!
