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Seollal (Korean: 설날; RR: Seollal; MR: Sŏllal) is a Korean traditional festival and national holiday commemorating the first day of the lunisolar calendar. [1] It is one of the most important traditional holidays for ethnic Koreans, being celebrated in both North Korea and South Korea as well as Korean diaspora all around the world.
Seollal is one of the most significant holidays in Korea, along with Chuseok. Seollal is New Year’s Day on the lunar calendar. The name originates from the word seol, which means unfamiliar, implying newness of a new coming year. It is unknown when Koreans began celebrating Seollal, but rituals of the festival are estimated to go back to the ...
The next festival was held in 2006 and its theme was 'One world with Flower'. 27 countries attended at that time but over 100 companies from South Korea attended. The fifth festival was held in 2009. Its theme was 'On-Nuri, Got-Nuri, which meaning 'Whole over the world with flower'. 24 countries attended this festival in 2009.
These days celebrate events considered joyous to Korea. In the beginning, Independence Declaration Day (March 1) was first stipulated in 1946. [9] After the establishment of the Government of the Republic of Korea in 1948, four major National Celebration Days (Independence Declaration Day, Constitution Day, Liberation Day, National Foundation Day) were provided by "The Law Concerning the ...
Lotus flower lantern workshops are common sights across the communities that celebrate the festival not only in South Korea, but around the world. Custom designed lanterns made for Yeondeunghoe have an underlying frame covered with a paper sheathing and internal lights. A lantern frame is made of split bamboo or aluminum armature wire.
The best ideas for things to do on New Year's Eve 2024, including fun ways to celebrate at home and inspiring New Year's activities for any age or group size. 34 Unique Things to Do on New Year's ...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un turned 40 on Monday with no announced public celebrations at home, after he entered the new year with artillery barrages into the sea and vows to expand his nuclear ...
Most cities and urban areas in both Koreas host New Year's Eve gatherings. In South Korea, two of the biggest celebrations take place in the capital of Seoul: the ringing of Bosingak bell 33 times at midnight and fireworks display at Myeong-dong, and an LED laser light show and fireworks display at the Lotte World Tower in Songpa-gu.