Jirisan History and Culture Center Announces Spring by Making Hwajeon on Samwol Samjinnal

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On Samwol Samjitnal, Make Hwajeon and Predict Luck with Butterflies

On April 22, Jeollanam-do Gurye-gun operated a traditional seasonal customs experience program to celebrate the 'Lunar March 3rd Day.'

On the lunar March 3rd, when "the swallow that went to Gangnam returns to announce the new spring," families and friends gathered closely to make hwajeon, a pan-fried flower cake with a savory aroma, and enjoyed various experiences such as making sotdae, a traditional Korean totem pole symbolizing fortune and wishes, interpreted through butterflies.

[Photo by Gurye-gun]

In particular, the 'Fortune-telling Story through Butterflies' was an experiential activity where participants touched and observed caterpillars directly and predicted their fortune based on the type of butterfly emerging from the pupa after 20 days.

The instructor explained, "If a tiger swallowtail butterfly is born, it means good luck for the year, but if a cabbage white butterfly appears first, it indicates bad luck," which stimulated curiosity not only among children but also adults.

Kim Soon-ho, the county governor, said, "In preparation for the upcoming Family Month and Children's Day in May, we will develop and operate customized experience programs to make the Jirisan History and Culture Center a place where families and friends can enjoy both hands-on activities and exhibitions together."

Gurye = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Mi-seok hss79@asiae.co.kr

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