8/30 Baegil

DIALOG>> Do you happen to know a good photographer?

A: Do you happen to know a good photographer?
B: Yes, I do actually. What do you need one for?
A: My son is having his baegil party. We want to take his portrait.
B: Oh, congratulations! When is the celebration?
A: This Saturday. Can you come?
B: Of course! I'd love to.

ex> I happen to know what you're up to.
ex> Do you happen to have a pen?


RESPONSE>> Talk about the baegil party in Korea.

Baegil party marks the 100 day anniversary of a baby.

Before modern medicine, there was a high rate of infant mortality.

Living 100 days was a big deal back then and it's still cherished today.
* cherish: 소중히 하다
ex> Running a marathon is a big deal.

The samshin halmoni, the goddess of childbirth, is given offerings of rice and seaweed soup at the party.
* goddess: 여신

This shows gratitude from the baby and mother.
* gratitude: 감사, 감사하는 마음
ex> We show gratitude to our ancestors.
ex> She showed her gratitude with a small gift.

Red bean cakes are placed at cardinal points in the house to prevent bad luck and bring good fortune.
* cardinal points: 기본 방위, 동서남북

To commemorate this day, a studio photograph is also shot.
* shoot: (사진이나 영화를) 찍다
ex> Where was that movie shot?
ex> Let's shoot some pictures here.

Traditionally, a boy was notedly shot naked to show off this cherished asset.
* notedly: 눈에 띄게, 확연하게
* show off: 자랑하다, 뽐내다
ex> His mother liked to show off his art work to friends.

After this day, the child is no longer considered fragile and can venture outdoors.
ex> She considered him a good friend.
ex> I considered that option already.


@ I'd like to make a toast.  건배를 하고 싶어.

1. Owning a car used to be a big deal in Korea.
2. You should show more gratitude.
3. He likes to show off.
4. Have you considered adopting a baby?