Mar.14/2010 : Special 14th days in South Korea

Special 14th days in South Korea
Mar/14/2010

March 14th is White Day. However, White Day exists in South Korea and Japan. Generally, White Day is similar to Valentine’s Day, but South Korea’s Valentine’s Day differs United States of America’s Valentine’s Day. South Korea’s Valentine’s Day only women give chocolate to men. Because of this reason, I believe that White Day exists. White Day only men give candy to women and most men and women are lovers or sweethearts. So, interestingly South Korea has day of various names at 14th every month. For example, January 14th : Diary Day, April 14th : Black Day, May 14th : Rose Day, June 14th : Kiss Day, July 14th : Silver Day, August 14th : Green Day, September 14th : Photo Day, October 14th : Wine Day, November 14th : Movie Day and December 14th : Hug Day. However, I don’t know how long have been these days. Most of 14th Days have something in common. These are days for lovers or sweethearts. However, April 14th differs other days. April 14th is Black Day. This is day for solo men or women. This day, most solo people meet in Korean Chinese restaurant (Jajang myun is not original Chinese food) and they eat Jajang myun (explanation : Jajang myun is food which makes Jajang source with 5 ~ 6 materials.) In my thinking, Jajang myun may symbolize black. Because, Jajang myun’s color is black and eating is simple moreover, cost is very cheap. However, It only my thinking, I don’t know why solo people eat Jajang myun at Black Day. Perhaps, in my opinion, I think that all 14th days are simply marketing tactics from many companies.