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2024 Chuseok Holiday Guide (Sep. 14-18)

2024 Chuseok Holiday Guide (Sep. 16-18) Observed on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is a major holiday in Korea, along with Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day). It is a time of joy and family gatherings, marking the largest full moon of the year. This year, Chuseok falls on Tuesday, September 17th, kicking off a three-day holiday from September 16th to September 18th. 2024 Chuseok Holiday Guide Information during the Chuseok holiday (Korean) Medical Care Even during the Chuseok holiday, you can rest assured that some hospitals and pharmacies will remain open and be ready to serve you. Find out which ones near you can assist your medical needs. National Emergency Medical Center (Korean) - Learn more Medical facilities and pharmacies open during the Chuseok holidays. (Korean) Community health centers in Busan Late Night Pharmacies in Busan Medical facilities and pharmacies for COVID-19 treatment open during the Chuseok holidays Medical facilities who can prescribe COVID-19 oral treatments Pharmacists who can fill COVID-19 prescriptions Public Safety Emergency Telephone Numbers Disaster and Safety Management Office 888-4119 City General Situation Room 888-2222~5 Infectious diseases 888-3351~8 Crime 112 Fire/emergency patients 119 Water supply failure (051)120 Traffic information 1333 Weather 131 Environmental complaints (illegal dumping) 128 Transportation Free tolls on eight toll roads during the Chuseok holiday *Exemption period: Sunday, September 15~Wednesday, September 18 for four days *Toll-free roads: Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Eulsukdodaegyo Bridge, Geogadaegyo Bridge, Baekyang Tunnel, Sujeongsan Tunnel, Sanseong Tunnel, Cheonma Tunnel Busan real-time traffic alerts (Korean) ROADPLUS alerts for nationwide highways (Korean) Tourism Busan tourism information Cultural Events during Chuseok (Korean,English) Opening Schedules for Cultural and Tourism Facilities in Busan during Chuseok Holiday Gwangalli’s

2024 Chuseok Event at Busan Museum <Hangawi Best Shot with the Moon Rabbit!>

2024 Chuseok Event at Busan Museum Hangawi Best Shot with the Moon Rabbit! In celebration of Korea’s biggest holiday, Chuseok, Busan Museum will hold family-friendly cultural activities and events from September 16 to the 18th. 2024 Chuseok Event Hangawi Best Shot with the Moon Rabbit! ○ Date: Monday, September 16~Wednesday, September 18, 2024 ○ Location: Busan Museum ○ Free admission ○ Content: Hangawi Photo Zone, Folk Games - Installation of Hangawi-themed artworks (air balloon), wearing of moon rabbit costumes, and other fun activities ※ Photo Zone Event (star-shaped Dalgonas given to the first 500 on-site participants) - Experience of folk games, such as paengi-chigi (top-spinning game), yutnori (traditional board game), tuho (traditional stick-throwing and gulleongsoe (hoop-rolling) The Busan Museum will open to the public from September 16th to 18th during the Chuseok holidays and close on September 19th. For more information, please contact the Busan Museum at (051)610-7185. Website: https://museum.busan.go.kr/

Busan trips are better with the Busan Travel Lounge

source: visitbusanBusan Travel Lounge, located conveniently across from Busan Station, is an oasis for out-of-town visitors. In addition to providing a much-needed rest area, the lounge offers information on Busan’s top tourist attractions, luggage storage and other amenities for travelers’ convenience. The lounge also offers various crafts classes and tour programs to enhance visitors’ Busan experience.■ 1-day WorkshopsIf you have some free time, there’s no need to worry about how to fill it. If you have an hour to spare, drop by the Busan Travel Lounge for a weekend craft class.These workshops offer a range of creative activities, many themed around Busan’s landmarks. Some offerings include making Gwangalli Beach cakes and Busan Sea Mint soap.Other classes include resin art, rattan craft making, suncatchers, candles, knitting, ceramics, coffee and more.Most classes start at 11 a.m. on weekends. Visit the Busan Travel Lounge official website or Instagram page to see the class schedule and book your spot!■ Busan Old City Center Tour ProgramsOne of the greatest joys of traveling is discovering a new taste for something you were unaware of. With the “Busan Preference Tour,” you can find new interests while exploring different parts of the city.Busan Travel Lounge offers seasonal tours that focus on different aspects of the city. For example, the “Preference for Film Cameras: Record Your Busan” program introduces participants to the charm of analog film photography in Busan’s historic downtown. The tour features two routes. One, through Dong-gu District, includes Chinatown and Choryang Ibagu-gil Alley. The second goes through Jung-gu District, home to Yongdusan Park and Bosu Book Street. Both routes showcase these neighborhoods' unique character, providing excellent photography opportunities.Even if you’re new to film photography, there’s no need to worry. The program includes a disposable film camera with over 24 shots and a simple tutorial to get you startedseasn.Another option is the “Busan Old City Center Trekking Snap Tour,” where participants explore the city’s hidden alleyways in Dong-gu and Jung-gu with a professional photographer. This tour offers the chance to take home high-quality images of your trip, and you’ll receive both original and edited versions of your photos within seven days.To reserve a spot in these programs, visit the website or Instagram linked below. A refundable deposit of 10,000 won is required for each program, and priority is given to tourists, as the goal is to promote Busan’s local tourism industry.※ Busan Travel Lounge Programs  ◎ Reservations: https://smartstore.naver.com/travelloungebusan ◎ Instagram: @travellounge_busan<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>conveniently: 편리하게 across from: ~ 맞은편에 convenience: 편리함 craft: 수제품 theme: 주제 include: 포함하다 book: 예약하다 taste: 취향 unaware of: 잘 알지 못하는 interest: 관심 seasonal: 계절에 따라 다른 aspect: 모습 charm: 매력 historic: 역사적인 downtown: 시내 alley: 골목 neighborhood: 지역 일대 unique: 독특한 disposable: 일회용 tutorial: 교육 reserve: 예약하다 priority: 우선순위Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy

New bus tour showcases Busan’s natural and cultural treasures

 Busan Metropolitan City has launched the West Busan Ecological and Cultural Theme Line. The new bus tour showcases the city’s natural beauty and cultural landmarks.The tour departs from Busan Station and stops at five key destinations: Gamcheon Culture Village, the National Assembly Busan Library, the Nakdong Estuary Eco Center, the Nakdong River Eco Tour Cruise and the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art.At Gamcheon Culture Village, visitors can experience the area’s beautiful landscape, often referred to as the “Machu Picchu of Korea,” while also learning about its poignant history as a refugee settlement during the Korean War.The National Assembly Busan Library is the first regional branch of the National Assembly. It was established in March 2022 to preserve national literature and foster balanced regional development of knowledge and culture.The Nakdong Estuary Eco Center is a key habitat for migratory birds and offers various programs, an interactive experience center, an observatory and more. The Nakdong River Eco Tour Cruise offers visitors the joy of exploring Busan’s natural scenery while cruising along the Nakdonggang River.Finally, Busan MoCa is a public art museum. Established in 2018, the museum is committed to exhibiting, collecting and researching contemporary artworks, especially those that explore the nexus between society, nature, science and technology.Unlike the Busan Tour Bus, this new service does not use a “hop-on, hop-off” system. The tour lasts eight hours, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Passengers will have 40 to 80 minutes to enjoy each location.The tour operates once a day from Wednesday to Sunday, with no service on Mondays and Tuesdays.Rides are free for a limited time to celebrate the launch of the West Busan Ecological and Cultural Theme Line. Reservations can be made by calling the number listed below.After the event period, the tour fare costs 20,000 won for minors and 25,000 won for adults. For more information, visit the Busan City Tour Bus website.※ Busan City Tour ◎ Website: citytourbusan.com/ko/04reservation/05.php ◎ Reservation: 051-464-9898 (working hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>launch: 출시하다 showcase: 보여주다 landmark: 대표적인 장소(랜드마크) destination: 장소 contemporary art: 현대 미술 landscape: 풍경 poignant: 가슴 아픈 branch: 분점 foster: 조성하다 balanced: 균형 있는 regional: 지역의 habitat: 서식지 migratory birds: 철새 nexus: 결합 society: 사회 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy