Today, I went to national Folk museum. In there, I learned about Koreans life.

  When a baby was born, a straw rope(Geumjul) was hung over
the gate.People hung the straw rope to protect the house from the evil spirits and to warn people not to enter the house.

  In the past, many babies died young. So, the family had a celebration on the 100th day after the birth of a child. People believed that the child would live long if the family shared rice cakes with many people.

  On the first birthday, the child is seated before a table of various things. When Koreans are invited to the first birthday party of a baby, they usually prepare a gold ring.

  Coming of age is a transition from child to adult. The ceremony is held for boys and girls aged 15 to 20.

  In the past, most people got married before the age of 20. Even 10 year-old-girls used to get married. Marriages were usually arranged by the parents. The couple did not meet until the day of the wedding. The wedding ceremony was held at the bride¡¯s house.

  In the Joseon period, passing the state exam and becoming a
government official was the greatest honor. Because of Confucianism, knowledge and learning was very important.

  In the past, not many people lived until 60 years old. On the 61st birthday of a person, people had a big celebration. Now, people have a big celebration on the 70th birthday because many people live longer than before.

  Gije is a memorial service given on the day of a person¡¯s death. Various fruits, vegetables, fish, drinks, rice and soups are placed on the table. The procedures of memorial services are complicated and strict.

  I am korean, but I did not know about Koreans lfe. Today, Ilearned important thing. I am happy to visited here.