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Gaecheonjeol Official name Gaecheonjeol Also called National Foundation Day Observed by South Koreans Type National Significance Celebrates the founding of the state of Gojoseon Date 3 October Gaecheonjeol Hangul 개천절 Hanja 開天節 Revised Romanization Gaecheonjeol McCune–Reischauer Kaech'ǒnjǒl Gaecheonjeol (Korean: 개천절) is a public holiday in South Korea on 3 October. Also known by the English name National Foundation Day, this holiday celebrates the creation of the state of Gojoseon (ancient Korea) founded by Dangun Wanggeom in the year 2333 BC.
Origin
Gaecheon (or "Opening of Heaven") refers to 3 October B.C. 2457, the date when Hwanung (환웅) descended from heaven to live with mankind.
The harvest ceremony was celebrated in each Korean kingdoms; Yeonggo (영고) of Buyeo, Mucheon (무천) of Yemaek, Gyeeum (계음) of Mahan and Byeonhan, Dongmaeng (동맹) of Goguryeo, Palgwanheoi (팔관회) of Silla.
In 1909, Gaecheonjeol was enacted as a national holiday.[1] The festival is held annually. At first, Gaecheonjeol had been celebrated on 3 october on lunar calendar but it has been celebrated on 3 october on solar calendar since 1949.
See also
References
Categories:- Holidays in South Korea
- National days
- Korean culture
- October observances
- Korea stubs
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