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Paju, Sep 21 (EFE/EPA).- Koreans on Tuesday were celebrating the annual Chuseok autumn harvest holiday. Chuseok, which means "autumn eve," is the harvest celebration of the Lunar Calendar and is one of Korea's major traditional holidays, which falls on 21 Setpember 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: NORTH KOREAN DEFECTOR FAMILIES 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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