The tradition of giving during Seollal, the Korean term for the holiday, dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), with the practice intended to ward off misfortunes while wishing for a ...

Lunar New Year is one of the largest celebrations in Asia. And while many of us are familiar with what happens at Chinese celebrations, other countries, like South Korea and Vietnam, have their own ...

Last Friday, 9 February, the Korean Cultural Centre in South Africa (KCCSA) celebrated ‘Seollal,’ the Korean Lunar New Year. The participants of the event learned rich traditions, played fun games, ...

And on the day of Seollal, or Korean New Year, Koreans around the world gather together to celebrate their heritage. Koreans will celebrate Seollal, a holiday lasting three days (including the day ...

By Honorary Reporter Marianna Szucs from Hungary Photos = Marianna Szucs The Korean Cultural Center in London on Jan. 31 held ...

The Korean Culture Association showcased traditional festivities for Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, by transforming the ...

In celebration of Seollal, the Lunar New Year falling on Wednesday, Korean Cultural Centers around the world are offering a taste of Korean traditions with a series of events. According to the ...

Comedy action flick "Hitman2" dominated the Korean box office during the Seollal holiday, according to the Korean Film Council. "Hitman2," directed by Choi Won-sub, attracted 1.26 million viewers ...

And whether it’s called Chūn Jié in China, Tết in Vietnam, or Seollal in Korea, there are commonalities to the celebrations. Families gather to start the new year and of course food is involved. Each ...

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On January 28, 2025, BTS’s official YouTube channel BANGTANTV delighted fans with a heartwarming video featuring Jin and j-hope sharing their wishes for the Korean New Year, Seollal. The 1 ...

The Korean Cultural Centre India celebrated 'Seollal', the Korean Lunar New Year, with a vibrant cultural event at its centre in New Delhi on Wednesday. The celebration brought together 80 Korean ...