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Families split by Korean War celebrate Chuseok at demilitarized zone

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Paju, Oct 1 (EFE/EPA).- Families Split by Korean War on Thursday marked the the annual Chuseok autumn harvest holiday with memorial service to the ancestors. South Korean separated families and their descendants visited Imjingak Park near the Demilitarized zone in Paju, where they prayed and presented offerings to their ancestors.Chuseok means "autumn eve" and runs from Sep. 30 to Oct. 2 this year. During this period, many South Koreans return to their family homes to share traditional food and pay homage to their ancestors.People also participate in festivities including dancing and traditional folk games to celebrate the change of seasons and a rich harvest. (Camera: JEON HEON-KYUN).SHOT LIST: SOUTH KOREAN SEPARATED FAMILIES AND THEIR DESCENDANTS HAVE AN ANCESTOR-MEMORIAL SERVICE IN IMJINGAK PARK DURING CHUSEOK HOLIDAYS NEAR THE DEMILITARIZED ZONE IN PAJU, GYEONGGI-DO PROVINCE, SOUTH KOREA.

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