Korea’s state religion used to be Buddhism a long time ago. Today, many
Koreans still identify themselves as
Buddhists.
The biggest celebration in Buddhism is Buddha’s Birthday. It is the equivalent to Christmas for
Christians.
* the equivalent to: ~에 상응하는 것
ex> The amount is the equivalent
to one month’s living expenses.
Buddha’s Birthday is April 8th
on the lunar calendar, so the date
changes on the Western calendar
every year. This year, it falls on
May 6th.
* on the lunar calendar: 음력으로
ex> Chuseok is August 15th
on the lunar calendar.
ex> Some holidays in Korea are based
on the lunar calendar.
* fall on: (날짜)~에
해당하다
ex> My birthday falls on a
Saturday this year.
ex> The national holiday falls on
a Sunday this year.
Main
streets are decorated with colorful lotus lanterns weeks prior to this day.
* lotus lantern: 연등
ex> I have a lot to do prior to
my summer vacation.
There are large street parades that take
place as well. It’s a very amusing
sight for tourists.
ex> University festivals usually take
place in spring.
Buddhist temples offer special services
and provide meals to visitors on
this day.
@ Put your best foot
forward. 너의 최고의 모습을 보여줘.
<HOMEWORK>
1. 1 kilogram is the equivalent to 2.2 pounds.
2. Christmas falls on a Thursday this year.
3. I had everything ready prior to his arrival.
4. A concert will take place at the park tonight.
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