Chuseok (part 2)
Today is the 4th day of the holidays, and I will be sharing what each gift represents in Chuseok.
β€οΈβπ©Ή It is common to give gifts to relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbors to express gratitude and respect.
π Wrapping is an important cultural aspect as well, so Koreans prefer using silk and other fabric.
π Each gift has its own symbolic meaning:
β’ π Fruits and agricultural products are symbols of abundance and wishes for good health.
β’ π Rice and cereals symbolize nutrition and fertility, while π₯© meat and π€ seafood express respect and concern for health.
β’ π« Ginseng and π health products, as well as π· alcohol, are symbols of improved health and long life.
β’ π§΄Gifts of household items such as shampoo and soap signify comfort and wishes for a happy life of well-being.
Today is the 4th day of the holidays, and I will be sharing what each gift represents in Chuseok.
β€οΈβπ©Ή It is common to give gifts to relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbors to express gratitude and respect.
π Wrapping is an important cultural aspect as well, so Koreans prefer using silk and other fabric.
π Each gift has its own symbolic meaning:
β’ π Fruits and agricultural products are symbols of abundance and wishes for good health.
β’ π Rice and cereals symbolize nutrition and fertility, while π₯© meat and π€ seafood express respect and concern for health.
β’ π« Ginseng and π health products, as well as π· alcohol, are symbols of improved health and long life.
β’ π§΄Gifts of household items such as shampoo and soap signify comfort and wishes for a happy life of well-being.
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Living in South Korea be like:
Wednesday β trash balloons from the North caution
Thursday β heatwave caution
Friday β flood caution
Wednesday β trash balloons from the North caution
Thursday β heatwave caution
Friday β flood caution
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Demonstrative consumption is a reality.
Today, it's preferred to look successful than being that kind of person. Creating the illusion of achievement and appreciation drives millions of people around us. Possession of the new iphone 16 will not make anyone's social status higher. That's why numerous fake gurus, affirmations or courses of "successful success" took over the social media. It's not the case only in Korea or Uzbekistan, people have been encouraging everything that shines and it only gets worse.
Today, it's preferred to look successful than being that kind of person. Creating the illusion of achievement and appreciation drives millions of people around us. Possession of the new iphone 16 will not make anyone's social status higher. That's why numerous fake gurus, affirmations or courses of "successful success" took over the social media. It's not the case only in Korea or Uzbekistan, people have been encouraging everything that shines and it only gets worse.
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Was coming back home from work, but all of the sudden attended a random kpop concert at my uni
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Mirshod's Clouds
Was coming back home from work, but all of the sudden attended a random kpop concert at my uni
π₯Day 2 of Inha Fest dedicated to its 70th anniversary
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Rewatching "Squid Game" before a new season, this time in KoreanπββοΈ
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Forwarded from asadbek aka
in 2009, for dropping 20 thousand bombs, Barack Obama received Nobel Peace Prize
in 2024, shall we see Netanyahu receive Novel Peace Prize?
in 2024, shall we see Netanyahu receive Novel Peace Prize?
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Koreys madaniyatiga qisqacha ekskurs
Tanishing, bu Qirol Sejong. U 1418-1450 yillarda Choson (hozirgi Koreya) davlatini boshqargan. O'zimizda ham u davrda o'zbek tilidan ko'ra forsiy tilga afzallik berilgani singari, Chosonda ham aristokratlar xitoy tilida so'zlashgan. Sejong buyukligining sababi bu aholi uchun yagona til va alifboga asos solgani hisoblanadi. U boshchiligida "aqlli inson 1 kunda, nodon esa 2 kunda o'rgana oladigan" til 1443-yilda ommaga taqdim etildi. Bu alifbo "Hangil" (νκΈ) deb nom oldi, va har yili aynan 9-oktabr kuni bu kunni davlat bayrami sifatida nishonlab kelishadi.
Tanishing, bu Qirol Sejong. U 1418-1450 yillarda Choson (hozirgi Koreya) davlatini boshqargan. O'zimizda ham u davrda o'zbek tilidan ko'ra forsiy tilga afzallik berilgani singari, Chosonda ham aristokratlar xitoy tilida so'zlashgan. Sejong buyukligining sababi bu aholi uchun yagona til va alifboga asos solgani hisoblanadi. U boshchiligida "aqlli inson 1 kunda, nodon esa 2 kunda o'rgana oladigan" til 1443-yilda ommaga taqdim etildi. Bu alifbo "Hangil" (νκΈ) deb nom oldi, va har yili aynan 9-oktabr kuni bu kunni davlat bayrami sifatida nishonlab kelishadi.
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πFriend of mine, Abdurashid, graduate student at UChicago, has recently started a social project called "read and return books" in Tashkent. You can share unused books at home, or lend one for 2-3 weeks, so it's a win-win situation for everyone involved. Contribution to the project is voluntary, just contact Dilshoda (@hankersore) for any inquiries.
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π°π·What do Koreans ask you when they meet for the first time? Age? Country? Occupation?
Hell, no. Your MBTIπ«
So, what is it? Basically, kinda horoscope but there are 16 types of personality according to 16personalities.com and once you take that test, it will show your strengths and weaknesses, etc. During the dating, job application or regular class at uni they can ask your MBTI and they give it such importance... Mine is ENFJ, let me know yours in the commentsπ¬
Hell, no. Your MBTIπ«
So, what is it? Basically, kinda horoscope but there are 16 types of personality according to 16personalities.com and once you take that test, it will show your strengths and weaknesses, etc. During the dating, job application or regular class at uni they can ask your MBTI and they give it such importance... Mine is ENFJ, let me know yours in the commentsπ¬
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"Korean" stress
Recently, we had research from one of the classes on the topic "Stress among high school students".
Before coming here, I used to think of stress as a joke, but, after living here for more than a year, I can surely say that I was wrong. Suicide is the main reason for deaths in Korea, and the stress from the very childhood till the work among Koreans is the main reason for it.
Competitive society pushes parents to pressure their children, enormous stress is put on students and workers too. We interviewed some university and high school students and received a few crucial points I wanted to share with you.
To be continued...
Recently, we had research from one of the classes on the topic "Stress among high school students".
Before coming here, I used to think of stress as a joke, but, after living here for more than a year, I can surely say that I was wrong. Suicide is the main reason for deaths in Korea, and the stress from the very childhood till the work among Koreans is the main reason for it.
Competitive society pushes parents to pressure their children, enormous stress is put on students and workers too. We interviewed some university and high school students and received a few crucial points I wanted to share with you.
To be continued...
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Mirshod's Clouds
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1) well-intentioned expectations by parents lead to the child's closeness. They are used to spend 4-6 hours at academies after regular classes because of prioritizing academics over mental health...
2) in South Koreaβs academic system, students aren't just competing with themselves; they are competing with their closest friends. Constant ranking pushes students to see their peers as rivals, increasing isolation at the same time...
3) simple break can solve those issues to some extent, which can help students to "recharge" and reduce the mental pressure. For example, creating special quiet spaces in schools is one of the options.
2) in South Koreaβs academic system, students aren't just competing with themselves; they are competing with their closest friends. Constant ranking pushes students to see their peers as rivals, increasing isolation at the same time...
3) simple break can solve those issues to some extent, which can help students to "recharge" and reduce the mental pressure. For example, creating special quiet spaces in schools is one of the options.
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Future has arrived
As the midterms are approaching, I have hundreds of pages and slides to review. Note-taking is certainly effective but with this volume of information, it would take weeks for digestion.
Here's when AI named NotebookLM comes to help. By just uploading your material it breaks down the content into easy-to-understand parts and even creates 10 minute long podcast. Saved my crucial time and eased the process effectively, tavsuyu!
Drop down your favorite study resourcesπ¬
As the midterms are approaching, I have hundreds of pages and slides to review. Note-taking is certainly effective but with this volume of information, it would take weeks for digestion.
Here's when AI named NotebookLM comes to help. By just uploading your material it breaks down the content into easy-to-understand parts and even creates 10 minute long podcast. Saved my crucial time and eased the process effectively, tavsuyu!
Drop down your favorite study resourcesπ¬
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Suneung Exam: The Day Korea Stops
Imagine an entire country holding its breath for a single day. Streets are quieter, flights are rescheduled, and even police officers become chauffeurs. This is not a scene from a movie; itβs the reality of Suneung (μλ₯), Koreaβs College Scholastic Ability Test, the most crucial exam for high school seniors.
Suneung isnβt just an exam; itβs a national event. This year it's held on November 16th, it determines which universities students can enter. Not talking about unreal competition level, this test is so significant that the entire nation adjusts its daily routine. Rush hour is extended, which allows students to reach their test centers without delays. If someone is running late, police patrol cars step in to get them there on time. During the English listening section, even airplanes are grounded or delay the flights between 12:40 to 13:30
Preparation for Suneung begins months, even years, before the actual day. Parents play a big role, from finding the best commuting routes to performing traditional rituals for good luck, such as visiting temples or churches. For the students, the pressure is enormous, as they face nearly 8 hours of testing that will define their future opportunities.
The night before the exam, students finally learn their assigned test center. On the big day, juniors gather at school gates to cheer on seniors with banners, snacks, and heartfelt wishes of "Fighting!" (νμ΄ν )
Suneung reflects Korea's deep cultural value for education, discipline, and community support. Should it be implemented in Uzbekistan also? Let me know in the comments π
Imagine an entire country holding its breath for a single day. Streets are quieter, flights are rescheduled, and even police officers become chauffeurs. This is not a scene from a movie; itβs the reality of Suneung (μλ₯), Koreaβs College Scholastic Ability Test, the most crucial exam for high school seniors.
Suneung isnβt just an exam; itβs a national event. This year it's held on November 16th, it determines which universities students can enter. Not talking about unreal competition level, this test is so significant that the entire nation adjusts its daily routine. Rush hour is extended, which allows students to reach their test centers without delays. If someone is running late, police patrol cars step in to get them there on time. During the English listening section, even airplanes are grounded or delay the flights between 12:40 to 13:30
Preparation for Suneung begins months, even years, before the actual day. Parents play a big role, from finding the best commuting routes to performing traditional rituals for good luck, such as visiting temples or churches. For the students, the pressure is enormous, as they face nearly 8 hours of testing that will define their future opportunities.
The night before the exam, students finally learn their assigned test center. On the big day, juniors gather at school gates to cheer on seniors with banners, snacks, and heartfelt wishes of "Fighting!" (νμ΄ν )
Suneung reflects Korea's deep cultural value for education, discipline, and community support. Should it be implemented in Uzbekistan also? Let me know in the comments π
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