Historically, Korea was a agricultural society where people valued SESIPUNGSOK a collection of korean folk customs, that are repeated in accordance with the cycle of the seasons. One year is divided into 24 jeolgi(the subdivision of the seasons) or 24 solar terms.
During the 5th month of lunar calendar, the month of Dano, ceremonial rituals in hopes to prevent evil spirit were held. Therefore, traditional customs to prevent various misfortunes have been passed down. Following superstitious customs of Dano for preventing evil spirit. Woman wash their hair in water boiled with Chanpo(Iris), while men put the changpo roots onto the waist of their pants.
Gangneung Dano je(festival) is most notable celebration. The folk festival includes religious ritual Dano-gut as well as traditional activities for both women and men; women enjoyed swing while men participated in ssireum(Korean wrestling)
Dano's traditional food is quite appetizing as well as nutritious and ensures good state of health during summer time. People drank tea made of ssuk(mugwort leaves), as well as tteok made up of ssuk. Moreover, traditional food such as jehotang, a mixture of masil(Japanese apricot) with honey was eaten.
Dano is celebrated in China and Japan as well. The origin of Dano goes back to ancient China during the day of Hwe and the Cho dynasty. In Japan, chanpo was used to dismiss evil spirit while in China ssuk was used instead.
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