The
National Liberation Day of Korea will be held on August 15 in Korea.
The
National Liberation Day of Korea or Korean Independence Day is called
Gwangbokjeol in Korean. It is written in Hangeul or Korean letters as 광복절. 광복 (gwangbok) means ‘the restoration of light’ and 절 (jeol) means ‘time or period.’ North Korea also celebrates the same
event but is called differently: Jogookhaebang-ui Nal (조국해방의 날) which literally translates to ‘Liberation of the Fatherland Day.’
Gwangbokjeol
commemorates the liberation of Korea in 1945 after 35 years of Japanese
colonization. The same date also celebrates the establishment of the Korean
government.
During this
holiday, a number of public events are being held in South Korea to celebrate
the occasion. One highlight is an official ceremony attended by the President
together with officials at the Independence Hall of Korea. Meanwhile the public
celebrates the event with special cultural events and all citizens are encouraged
to display their national flag ‘Taegukgi’ in almost all places including
private homes.
Another
good thing during this day is that descendants of independence activists supposedly
receive a lot of free things. On August 15 most public museums and places are free
of charge to these selected people. Also, public transport and intercity trains
are also reportedly free for them.
Gwangbokjeol
was officially designated as a public holiday in 1949, and has since been
celebrated annually on August 15. This year marks the 72nd year of
Korea’s liberation day.
(Photo
Credits: World Wallpaper Blogspot)
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