This or That - Chuseok Edition | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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student pick from two choices and explain why

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Japchae or Kongnamul Muchim

Which side dish do you favor, Japchae (stir-fried glass noodles) or Kongnamul Muchim (seasoned soybean sprouts)?

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Songpyeon or Hobakjuk

Which Korean snack would you prefer, the traditional rice cake Songpyeon or the sweet and creamy pumpkin porridge Hobakjuk

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Hanji or Silk Lanterns

Which type of decoration would you choose, Hanji (traditional Korean paper) decorations or colorful silk lanterns?

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Family Gathering or Staycation

Will you get together with extended family or stay home and enjoy a rest.

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Arirang or Ganggangsullae

Which traditional Chuseok folk song do you enjoy more, Arirang or Ganggangsullae?

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Sikhye or Soju

Sikhye: sweetness and good fortune or Soju: happiness and prosperity.

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Chestnuts or Jujubes:

These are often included to symbolize longevity and good health.

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Haemul Pajeon or Kimchi Buchimgae

Would you rather these or another variety of jeon (Korean pancakes)?

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Tteokguk or Oi-naengguk

Which Chuseok soup do you prefer, Tteokguk (rice cake soup) or Oi-naengguk (stuffed cucumber soup)?

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Sujeonggwa or Makgeolli:

Would you rather enjoy Sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) or Makgeolli (rice wine) as your Chuseok beverage?

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Ancestral Tablets or Portraits

Ancestors are represented by tablets, photographs, or portraits placed on the table

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Chuseok Morning Ritual or Sleep-In

Will you wake up early for the Charye ancestral ritual or sleep in during Chuseok morning?

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Chuseok DIY Crafts or Online Shopping

Are you more inclined to make Chuseok crafts at home or shop online for Chuseok decorations and gifts?

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Sunrise or Sunset

Sunrise: harness the positive energy and life force versus Sunset: the end and completion

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Chuseok Jeon Feast or Chuseok Hanwoo BBQ:

For your Chuseok feast, would you rather indulge in a variety of jeon (pancakes) or savor Hanwoo (Korean beef) BBQ?

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Songpyeon or Baekseju:

What's your Chuseok treat of choice, Songpyeon (rice cakes) or Baekseju (Korean rice wine)?

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