· Seollal 
It is known as the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, and is the most important festival in the year. It is 3 day celebration where Koreans will wake up very early, dress to their best and pay respect to the elders to strengthen and reaffirm family ties. Usually a feast will be prepared and traditional games will be played.
It is known as the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, and is the most important festival in the year. It is 3 day celebration where Koreans will wake up very early, dress to their best and pay respect to the elders to strengthen and reaffirm family ties. Usually a feast will be prepared and traditional games will be played.
· Buddha's Birthday
Also known as the feast of lanterns, it falls on the 8thof the 4thlunar month. Rituals are held in all Buddhist temples across Korea and are celebrated with lantern parades in the evening.
· Chuseok
It is one of the most important traditional festivals in Korea and is also known as the Harvest Moon Festival or Korean Thanksgiving Day. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month and is a celebration of the harvest and prayer for the gift of mother earth.
· Sokchonje
It is a biannual ceremony that takes place in the Confucius Shrine at Sunkyunkwan University in Northern Seoul. Some performances include traditional court orchestra and full costumed court rituals.
· Chyongmyo T’aeje
Also called the “Royal Shrine Rites”, it is to worship the Kings and Queens of Choson kingdom. It is normally celebrated with court music and dance.
· Tano festival
Fall on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month and features processions of spiritualist and mask dances.
Fall on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month and features processions of spiritualist and mask dances.
· National folk Arts festival
The venue and day varies every year but will falls around September and displays the traditional Korean Festival activities such as wagon battle and torch hurling
· Cherry blossom festival
It is usually held in the first half of April for about one week in southern city of Chinhae.
II. Special days/events
· Hangeul Day
It is referred to the Alphabet Day because it is the day when Hangeul is created and is celebrated usually on the 9th of October.
· Parents' Day (May 8)
Sons and daughters show their adore and admiration for their parents on this day.
· Constitution Day (July 17)
Commemorates the declaration of the establishment of the Republic of Korea that was made on July 17, 1948.
III. Recreational activities
· Hot springs 
Benefits of hot springs include stimulation of blood circulations, relaxation, rejuvenation, helps gastronomically and cure some skin diseases.
Eg: Icheon Termeden, Asan Spavis
Benefits of hot springs include stimulation of blood circulations, relaxation, rejuvenation, helps gastronomically and cure some skin diseases.
Eg: Icheon Termeden, Asan Spavis
· Korean chess 
Korean Chess is known as Changgi and is very similar to the Chinese chess. It is played using 2 Chariots (Rooks), 2 Horses (Knights), 2 Elephants, 2 Guards, 1 General (King), 2 Cannons or Catapults, and 5 Soldiers (Pawns).
Korean Chess is known as Changgi and is very similar to the Chinese chess. It is played using 2 Chariots (Rooks), 2 Horses (Knights), 2 Elephants, 2 Guards, 1 General (King), 2 Cannons or Catapults, and 5 Soldiers (Pawns).
· Horse riding
This activity had made a comeback so far, as it uses to be rich-man’s sports. It is famous because it offers a very unique experience to the riders.
· Archery
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