There is no set schedule, but we will make kimchi around November.
Namuori
Yes, there is. It’s November 22. The Korean government officially designated that day as “김치의 날 (*gimchiui nal*; Kimchi Day) in 2020, so we just had our 6th annual government-designated Kimchi Day a couple of weeks ago.
As for a colloquial “kimchi day”, or more like “gimjang day” – the day you make kimchi – it does usually fall somewhere between late October to early December for the households who hold up the tradition. It’s the optimal time for kimchi preparation in terms of ingredients, fermentation, etc.
Necessary-Taste8643
Until 50 years ago, such scenes were common in Korea.
But now, they’re rare.
Making kimchi requires careful preparation of ingredients, takes an entire day, and is arduous physical labor.
It’s more convenient to buy famous brands of kimchi made in large factories.
Kimchi is usually made around November. There’s no specific Kimchi Day.
Thin_Gold1877
Everyday is kimchi day!!!!
Lostmywayoutofhere
What is shown on this video is gimjang day. Gimjang day is the Korean tradition of making large quantities of kimchi for the winter, typically in the fall.
The northern part of Korea already had their gimjamg days. Typically done before November is over.
Jeolla namdo on the other hand, was just starting with their kimchi making. (Was visiting a local farmers market and was told their gimjang season starts at the end of Nov. & lasts until the end of dec.)
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There is no set schedule, but we will make kimchi around November.
Yes, there is. It’s November 22. The Korean government officially designated that day as “김치의 날 (*gimchiui nal*; Kimchi Day) in 2020, so we just had our 6th annual government-designated Kimchi Day a couple of weeks ago.
As for a colloquial “kimchi day”, or more like “gimjang day” – the day you make kimchi – it does usually fall somewhere between late October to early December for the households who hold up the tradition. It’s the optimal time for kimchi preparation in terms of ingredients, fermentation, etc.
Until 50 years ago, such scenes were common in Korea.
But now, they’re rare.
Making kimchi requires careful preparation of ingredients, takes an entire day, and is arduous physical labor.
It’s more convenient to buy famous brands of kimchi made in large factories.
Kimchi is usually made around November. There’s no specific Kimchi Day.
Everyday is kimchi day!!!!
What is shown on this video is gimjang day.
Gimjang day is the Korean tradition of making large quantities of kimchi for the winter, typically in the fall.
The northern part of Korea already had their gimjamg days. Typically done before November is over.
Jeolla namdo on the other hand, was just starting with their kimchi making. (Was visiting a local farmers market and was told their gimjang season starts at the end of Nov. & lasts until the end of dec.)
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