Topic summary
Hwangap
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Sixtieth birthday in the Sinosphere.
Traditional celebrations
Afterwards, breakfast is then consumed either in that room or in a separate area. Often strangers and passersby are invited to join; it is traditionally considered a sign of virtue and social status to have many guests at one's hwangap. Speeches are given about the person's life. Various traditional performances and games can take place during the hwangap. If the person and their guests were well-educated, poetry could be composed and read during the hwangap.