Samjinnal (3rd day of 3rd month)
Jindallae(Azalea) Hwajeon
Samjinnal (Hangul: 삼짇날)’s origin is unknown but it is a day of celebrating the coming of spring. Thus Samjinnal,the date with two 3s is considered as a lucky day with full of good and evil spirit. This is the day when the barn swallows return, snakes awaken from the winter sleep, and butterflies begin to fly. It is thought as good luck if one sees a snake on this day. Archery, cockfighting, flower viewing, and fortune telling are also enjoyed by the people celebrating this day. People would eat rice pancakes with flower topping known as Hwajeon (Hangul: 화전) and noodles, drinking Dugyeonju (Hangul: 두견주, Azalea wine).