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SEOUL Lotus lantern festival 2026 Last weekend, I passed through Gwanghwamun on the way to the Yi Sun-sin festival and noticed something interesting. Colorful lanterns were already hanging across the streets ahead of Buddha’s Birthday celebrations, and the scale was…
Korean First Birthday Tradition In Korea, a child’s first birthday is called Doljanchi.It is one of the most important celebrations in Korean culture. Doljanchi celebrates a baby turning one year old and is a time for family and relatives to…
Why do Koreans eat seaweed soup on their birthdays? This question often surprises people outside Korea. The Meaning Behind Miyeok-guk and a Simple Oatmeal Recipe The last day of the Lunar New Year holiday was especially meaningful for our family…
How Long Is the Seollal Holiday? Officially, the Seollal holiday lasts for three days: the day before, the day of, and the day after the Lunar New Year. When combined with weekends, it often turns into a long five- to…