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2011년 9월 14일 수요일

9/13 Gosa ritual

Dialog>>  It's a traditional titual called gosa.

It's a traditional ritual called gosa.

What is it for?

It's a ritual meant to bring good luck and block bad luck.

They typically do it when they are starting a new business.

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There is a traditional ritual in Korea called gosa.
* traditional ritual: 전통 의식

Its has been passed down for generations to bring good luck and block bad luck before people start a new venture.
* pass down: 전해 주다, 물려주다.
* venture: a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks
ex> This recipe has been passed down for years.
ex> This charm will bring good luck.

It is done when someone opens up a new business.
* open up a new business: 새로운 사업을 시작하다.
ex> It's risky to open up a new business these day.

It could also be conducted when someone buys a new car, kicks off a big event, or even starts filming a movie!
* kick off: the start of a game of football, 시작하다.

People take turns bowing to the pig's head wishing for good luck.
ex> The kids took turns to go down the slide.

They also stick money in the pig's mouth.
* stick something in: ~에 ...을 넣다.
ex> Stick the key in the keyhole.

This is done in hopes of the business to be successful.


@ We'll get through this.  해낼 수 있을 거야.

1. This is a traditional ritual of Korea.
2. The story has been passed down for hundreds of years.
3. I don't think this will bring good luck.
4. He was busy opening up a new business.


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