The March first movement is a holiday celebrated in Korea to pay respects to the people who lost their lives during the protests on March 1st, 1919. Back then, Korea was under Japanese colonization and there was a protest movement calling f nor independence from Japan. Thousands of students and civilians in Seoul protested in the city to show displays of resistance from Japan. During this holiday, people visit the Seodamun Prison History Hall to remember and pay respects to the people who fought for Korea’s independence and democracy. Furthermore, people go through spring season tours in Gwangyang and other villages to enjoy food and experience parades. Furthermore, many Koreans go to theme parks to enjoy and spend time with their family. Lastly, a lot of people go to Ski resorts to enjoy the last chance to ski before winter ends. The March 1st movement is like Memorial Day in America. Jenna and I also learned fifteen vocab words related to the March 1st movement. It was interesting to compare the March 1st movement to holidays in America.
The blog that I read and learned about the March first movement was this link: https://blog.trazy.com/march-1st-movement-korea/
March 1st movement is also known as Samil Jeol and is a public holiday celebrated in South Korea. On March 1st, 1919 there was turning point in Korean history. There was a nationwide civil protest and an independence movement against the Japanese colonization of Korea. This led to the establishment of the provisional government of the Republic of Korea. In 1919, the Paris Peace conference caused many patriots of Korea believed in self-determination and independence from japan. Korean students studying in Tokyo demanded freedom from Japan.
The March 1st movement is a very popular holiday in Korea and many Koreans take it seriously. It is a moment in history that changed Korea forever. It is similar to Memorial Day in America.
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