By Honorary Reporter Radhashtami Bhujun from Mauritius
Photos = Radhashtami Bhujun

The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in New Delhi, India, on Sept. 25 hosted the program "Celebrate Chuseok," introducing the traditional fall holiday to around 150 visitors through a presentation and interactive cultural activities.

Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) is one of Korea's two biggest holidays that was traditionally observed to give thanks for the autumn harvest. To celebrate the occasion, attendees took part in activities related to Korean traditions.

The first activity was an interactive craft workship for Hanok (traditional architecture), with people coloring and assembling paper Hanok models using templates. This was a creative way to engage with an important element of Korea's architectural heritage.

They also wrote their own Chuseok wishes in Korean, English or another language. After finishing their messages, they hanged them alongside those of other participants, creating a colorful display of handwritten greetings around the center.

Then they gathered around the traditional game stations to try gonggi (jacks), tuho (pitch pot) and jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking).

Another activity was trying on Hanbok (traditional clothing). Wearing the colorful garments, attendees took photos against the cultural displays at the KCC and shared songpyeon, half moon-shaped rice cakes traditionally served during the holiday.

ljyhwa@korea.kr

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