Today (21st) is 'Bubu Day'... "Meaning two becoming one"

On Couples' Day, husbands are washing their wives' feet, pledging mutual care and devotion. / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] On the 21st, marking 'Bubu-ui Nal' (Couple's Day), interest in this commemorative day is increasing.

Bubu-ui Nal was established with the purpose of reminding people of the importance of marital relationships and encouraging harmony.

In 1995, Pastor Kwon Jaedo in Changwon, Gyeongnam, initiated the first campaign to establish the day. In April 2001, the private organization 'Bubu-ui Nal Committee' submitted a petition to the National Assembly for the designation of 'Bubu-ui Nal' as a national commemorative day. Two years later, on December 18, 2003, the National Assembly plenary session passed the bill, officially designating it as a legal commemorative day. It is not a public holiday.

The reason why Bubu-ui Nal is celebrated annually on May 21 is to remind people of the importance of marital relationships, symbolizing that in the month of family, May, two (2) become one (1).

Meanwhile, the Bubu-ui Nal Committee holds various events such as regional couple festivals and couple music festivals on this day. Additionally, diverse events like love confession times are held.

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