In general, We rent a hall to hold a party like marrage, 60th birthday party and first birthday party. I leared from my parents that party is important. = In general, we rent a hall to hold major events like weddings, 60th birthday parties (Hwangab), and first birthday parties (Doljanchi). I learned from my parents that these celebrations are important.

To congratuate the hosts, we have to attend the party as friends, family. At that time, my parens were so pure. And now they check the giving money list if they got money or not. It is closer to trade than congratuation = My parents used to be very pure about it, but now they check the cash gift list to see who paid. It feels more like doing business than celebrating.

Anyway, Host orders company of making a party as turnkey. That company books a hall, singer, servers and buffet. If the hall doesn't provide food itself, mostly it is catered buffet. = The host usually hires an event company to handle everything turnkey. The company hires the venue, singer, staff, and buffet.

This party needs expensive cost. Traditionally, custmoers give congratuation money "축의금" to the host. Basically, at least 50,000 won - 100,000 won. If someone is close to the host, someone gives money a lot than usual. = These parties cost a lot of money. Guests traditionally give cash gifts called Chuk-ui-geum. Usually, people give 50,000 to 100,000 won, or more if they are close.

This party is not long. Operation time, seats and buffet user tickets are counting. So it keeps using not long time, not many customers than you expect with the comapny. = The company strictly counts the time, seats, and meal tickets, so the party is quite short.

Beginning time, a speaker introduce the host, main character in the pary to customers. Often singer or host sings in front of cumstomers. = To start, a speaker introduces the host or main character. Sometimes a singer or host performs a song.

After entertainment, customers begin to have lunch or dinner. To be hostly, I don't remember that party's contents and just remember taste of food. The more successful, the fancier the party is contents. It spend 2~3 hours. = After that, guests eat their meal. Honestly, I only remember the taste of the food, not the presentation! A fancy party usually lasts about 2 to 3 hours.

NOTE: Focusing on the quality of the buffet food is definitely the most enjoyable part of attending any big celebration! ^^