This day celebrates the birth of Buddha. On the eve, a street parade with multi-colored lanterns is held while bright lanterns are lit in all the temples. This day pays tribute to and remembers those who sacrificed their lives for the country. This day remembers the establishment of our constitution which occurred in 1948. This day celebrates Korea's liberation from Japanese rule which lasted 36 years.
Many events take place throughout the country including parades and fireworks.
Together with the lunar New Year's Day, Ch'usok is one of the most important traditional holidays, and is also celebrated for three days. Traffic congestion should be expected on all the highways since everyone heads for their hometowns with gifts for their parents. On the other hand, Seoul is drained of its population, just as it is during the lunar New Year's holidays. As in other countries of the world, the birth of Christ is celebrated on this day and people exchange cards and gifts.