Falling on the same date as the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, Chuseok is a big deal; hands down the most celebrated holiday on Korea’s calendar. For outsiders, it’s sometimes difficult to grasp the significance of this three-day event, as it is extremely family-oriented. If you have an in with a kind Korean family, this would be a great opportunity for an in depth look at Confucianism in action.
韩国的秋夕节是个大日子，正好与中国的中秋节在同一天；它毫无疑问是韩国最盛大的节日。由于该节日完全以家庭为单位庆祝，因此外来者很难领会到这个为期三天的节日的重要性。你若能与一个和善的韩国家庭同住，这几天将是深入观察儒家做派的绝佳机会。