Visitors in Hanbok walk around Changgyeonggung in Seoul (photo: Jeon Han).

Visitors in Hanbok walk around Changgyeonggung in Seoul (photo: Jeon Han).


There are also various events for the delight of visitors. At 3 p.m. on September 19 and 20, Deoksugung will offer performances of traditional folk songs originating from Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province).

There is also something for children. Fusion traditional Korean musical performances themed on animation will be held in Deoksugung at 7:30 p.m. on September 21 and 22.

Visitors to royal tombs including Donggureung in Guri, Hongyureung and Gwangneung in Namyangju, Sejongdaewangneung in Yeoju, Chilbaekuichong in Geumsan, and Hyeonchungsa Temple in Asan, from September 18 to September 20, will be able to try traditional folk games including the game of yut and fire trench and drink traditional tea.

Visitors to the National Folk Museum of Korea participate in ganggangsullae, a traditional Korean circle dance performed under the bright full moon during Chuseok (photo courtesy of National Folk Museum of Korea).

Visitors to the National Folk Museum of Korea participate in ganggangsullae, a traditional Korean circle dance performed under the bright full moon during Chuseok (photo courtesy of National Folk Museum of Korea).


The National Folk Museum of Korea (NFMK) on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung will present a variety of participatory events from September 18 to September 22.

Visitors can take part in Arirang singing competitions (September 19, 20, 21), dance ganggangsullae, watch traditional folk song performances, eat Chuseok foods, wear Hanbok, and make traditional crafts.

Children wearing Hanbok try origami at the NFMK (photo courtesy of NFMK).

Children wearing Hanbok try origami at the NFMK (photo courtesy of NFMK).


Visitors to the folk museum on September 19 and 20 can also taste songpyeon, a half-moon-shaped rice cake, and gabaeju, a traditional alcoholic drink, as well as other traditional Asian foods such as Chinese dumplings, Japanese ohagi, Vietnamese rice wraps, and Philippine lumpia.

From September 18 to September 22, young children can learn how to make traditional lion masks and do a lion dance. To participate in the event, make reservations at the museum’s homepage (www.kidsnfm.go.kr) or call 02-3704-4505.

Visitors make half-moon-shaped rice cakes at the NFMK (photo courtesy of NFMK).

Visitors make half-moon-shaped rice cakes at the NFMK (photo courtesy of NFMK).


National and public museums including the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, Seoul and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, will be open to the public during the holidays.

At the outdoor stage of the National Museum of Korea at 3 p.m. on September 20, there will be various traditional dance performances including ganggangsullae, fan dance, and salpuri (exorcism) dance as well as dances themed on spring snow or traditional appreciation of the arts.

A fan dance will be performed at the outdoor stage in front of the National Museum of Korea (photo courtesy of National Museum of Korea).

A fan dance will be performed at the outdoor stage in front of the National Museum of Korea (photo courtesy of National Museum of Korea).