June 09, 2023
KCNA Rodong Sinmun (En)

Subdivisions in April and Folk Customs

Date: 31/03/2023 | Source: Rodong Sinmun (En) | Read original version at source

It is warm in April.

From olden times, our people have created and carried forward various customs in line with the seasonal characteristics of April.

The subdivisions in April are the Chongmyong(the tomb-sweeping day) and the Kogu(the grain rain).

The Chongmyong, which falls on about 5th or 6th of April, means the time when the sky gets serene.

On the Chongmyong, our people used to clear off the traces of winter and spread flower seeds in their gardens while planting fruit trees around their houses.

Besides, our people regarded the Chongmyong as the tomb-sweeping day. They used to visit tombs of their ancestors or move them to another places. They used to repair some parts of the tombs which were damaged during the winter and turf them.

The Kogu, which means the rainfall good for grains, falls on about 20th or 21st of April.

People used to take a serious view of the rainfalls on the Kogu.

On the Kogu or thereabouts, as it was an important time affecting a year’s farming, the people used to spend busy days with farming.

April 5th and 20th are the Chongmyong and Kogu for this year.

Rodong Sinmun

More From Rodong Sinmun (En)

During Days of Building Large-scale Greenhouse Farm

During Days of Building Large-scale Greenhouse Farm

Bold Plan Mapped Out for People One October day in Juche 108(2019), the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the

June 09, 2023

Bold Plan Mapped Out for People One October day in Juche 108(2019), the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the

Construction of Dairy Cattle Farm Promoted in Final Stage

Construction of Dairy Cattle Farm Promoted in Final Stage

North Hwanghae Province pushes ahead with the construction of dairy cattle farm with large capacity of dairy goods production,

June 09, 2023

North Hwanghae Province pushes ahead with the construction of dairy cattle farm with large capacity of dairy goods production,

Kil Yong Jo Youth Death-defying Corps Organized

Kil Yong Jo Youth Death-defying Corps Organized

With enthusiasm to make a breakthrough in the ongoing general advance for attaining the 12 major goals for the development of the

June 09, 2023

With enthusiasm to make a breakthrough in the ongoing general advance for attaining the 12 major goals for the development of the

77th KCU Anniversary Marked in DPRK

77th KCU Anniversary Marked in DPRK

The Korean Children’s Union (KCU) members, future pillars and masters of the country, significantly celebrated the 77th birthday

June 08, 2023

The Korean Children’s Union (KCU) members, future pillars and masters of the country, significantly celebrated the 77th birthday

Birthday Present to War Veteran

Birthday Present to War Veteran

A few days ago, employees of the Direct Sales Shop in Taedonggang District visited the house of war veteran Ro Chun Ae in

June 08, 2023

A few days ago, employees of the Direct Sales Shop in Taedonggang District visited the house of war veteran Ro Chun Ae in

Art Performance Marks 77th KCU Birthday

Art Performance Marks 77th KCU Birthday

Schoolchildren gave an art performance at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s Palace on June 6 in celebration of the 77th birthday

June 08, 2023

Schoolchildren gave an art performance at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s Palace on June 6 in celebration of the 77th birthday

Weeding Maize Fields Brisk in DPRK

Weeding Maize Fields Brisk in DPRK

Agricultural workers in the DPRK have turned out in a campaign for weeding maize fields after finishing the rice-transplantation

June 08, 2023

Agricultural workers in the DPRK have turned out in a campaign for weeding maize fields after finishing the rice-transplantation

Good Idea Which Serves Multiple Purposes

Good Idea Which Serves Multiple Purposes

On May 24 in Juche 107(2018), the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un inspected the completed Koam-Tapchon Railways. That day,

June 08, 2023

On May 24 in Juche 107(2018), the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un inspected the completed Koam-Tapchon Railways. That day,

2023 Sports Contest of Revolutionary Schools

2023 Sports Contest of Revolutionary Schools

Thanks to the special care deeper than an ocean shown by the respected fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un who has put forward the

June 08, 2023

Thanks to the special care deeper than an ocean shown by the respected fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un who has put forward the

Multiple Rocket Launchers Presented to KPA

Multiple Rocket Launchers Presented to KPA

Schoolchildren in the DPRK provided "Sonyon" (child) multiple rocket launchers for the Korean People’s Army (KPA), through their

June 08, 2023

Schoolchildren in the DPRK provided "Sonyon" (child) multiple rocket launchers for the Korean People’s Army (KPA), through their

News from Home Received at Construction Site

News from Home Received at Construction Site

Ju Tae Il, a member of Rason City Brigade of the Paektusan Hero Youth Shock Brigade building a new street in the capital city,

June 07, 2023

Ju Tae Il, a member of Rason City Brigade of the Paektusan Hero Youth Shock Brigade building a new street in the capital city,

Gladness Full in Family with Many Children

Gladness Full in Family with Many Children

Kim Kyong Suk, living in Oryu-ri, Sadong District, has five children. Her eldest daughter stands at the post for defending the

June 07, 2023

Kim Kyong Suk, living in Oryu-ri, Sadong District, has five children. Her eldest daughter stands at the post for defending the

Efforts to Enhance Education Level of Rural Schools

Efforts to Enhance Education Level of Rural Schools

Officials in the field of education of the DPRK direct efforts to helping rural schools. The Education Commission disseminated

June 07, 2023

Officials in the field of education of the DPRK direct efforts to helping rural schools. The Education Commission disseminated

Research for Developing Anti-cancer Medicines Brisk in DPRK

Research for Developing Anti-cancer Medicines Brisk in DPRK

The Tumour Institute under the Academy of Medical Science in the DPRK has further intensified the research into preventing and

June 07, 2023

The Tumour Institute under the Academy of Medical Science in the DPRK has further intensified the research into preventing and

More Articles