Gaecheonjeol
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| Gaecheonjeol | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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.
[edit] 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.
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