Hello~~ This is JIRO. In Korea, the seventh day of the seventh lunar month is called Chilseok, a traditional seasonal festival associated with the legendary lovers Gyeonwoo and Jiknyeo. Separated by the Milky Way, they are said to meet only once a year with the help of magpies forming the Ojakgyo Bridge. In this article, we explore their legend, Korean Chilseok traditions, the meaning of Chilseok Rain, and how this seasonal tradition is celebrated in neighboring China and Japan. JIRO SEASONAL TRADITIONS SPECIAL #003 CHILSEOK JIRO SEASONAL TRADITIONS SPECIAL #003 CHILSEOK The Legend of Gyeonwoo and Jiknyeo Jiknyeo was the granddaughter of the Heavenly God. She was a skilled weaver and a hardworking young woman. The Heavenly God arranged for her to marry Gyeonwoo, a cowherd known as “Hago,” who lived on the other side of the Milky Way. The two fell in love at first sight, and their love grew so deep that they eventually got married. However, caught up in the joys of ...