9/18/2023 0 Comments Korean lunar new year background![]() The most famous one is the New Year’s soup, but you will also find that families share other staple dishes of the Korean tradition, such as a rice cake dish also known as Ddokboggi, Glass-noodle, Kimchi and cookies. The traditional foods of the Korean celebrations vary from region to region, although the most common ones use rice, meat and seafood. This same bow is often also performed for the deceased ancestors, whom Korean families also offer food and drinks to, as a way to honour them. The young usually pay visit to them during this time, in order to give blessings for the New Year (“saehae bok manee badesaeyo”). The deepest bows are usually reserved to the oldest generations. ![]() ![]() Additionally, children often receive money or words of wisdom from their elders after performing a formal bow (seh bae). During this time, many Koreans visit family, perform ancestral rites, wear the traditional garment known as the hanbok(한복), eat traditional food, and play folk games. In Korea, the celebrations for the New Year (Seolnal) last for three days: The day before the New Year, New Year’s day, and the day after. This new year will be the Year of the Rat! Korean celebrations It is believed that the characters of those born in a given year are influenced by the representative animal. Red is the lucky colour and therefore the money is always hidden in red envelopes.Įach Chinese year is represented by one of the 12 animals from the Chinese zodiac. It is supposed to bring good luck and health. This is the reason why each year the Chinese New Year is the day when most fireworks are being set off in the world! Other important traditions include giving ‘Lucky Money’ to the kids. In addition, people also believe that setting off fireworks will cast away any bad luck and bring good luck. Usually, whole families will sit together to watch the New Year Gala on TV featuring traditional performances from China’s best singers and dancers. This is due to the fact that it is very important for the Chinese to return home for New Year’s Eve dinner. Interestingly, Chinese New Year is a holiday that causes the largest human migration in the world. Everything is supposed to be red, which is believed to be a colour related to success. It’s all about the decorations! Traditionally, the Chinese put up red posters with poetic verses to their doors, Chinese New Year pictures on their walls, and decorate their homes with red lanterns. (as previously featured on our blog, on January 31st, 2019) ![]() ![]() Here is a quick look on some of them! You will then also find further information on how to properly celebrate the festivity here in Dublin. It is said to be the last day of winter and the start of the warmer spring days! It is therefore welcomed with various celebrations all over the world. Celebrating the Lunar New Year: in China, in Korea…and in Dublin! Join the celebrations for the Lunar New Year this Saturday, January 25th! Here is a guide on the event and what you can expect to find in Dublin on that day.Īlso known as the Spring Festival or the Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year marks the start of a new lunar calendar, and it is celebrated by many people across Asia. ![]()
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