Seollal - more than just a New Year
Seollal is an occasion for Koreans. (Photo: Collected)
Seollal is not only the first day of the new year according to the lunar calendar, but also an occasion for Koreans to reunite with their families, remember their ancestors and pray for a peaceful and happy new year. Like the Lunar New Year in Vietnam, Seollal is also an occasion for people to rest, relax and enjoy moments with their families.
Customs not to be missed during Seollal
Korean New Year gift-giving culture. (Photo: Collected)
- New Year's Greetings: The greeting "Sae hae bok manhi baduseyo" (Happy New Year) will be the opening mantra for every meeting during Korean New Year .
- Gift giving: Gifts given during Seollal are often meant to represent good luck and prosperity. Popular gifts include lucky money, fruit, traditional cakes, and health care products.
- Charye: This is an extremely important ancestral worship ceremony. The Charye tray is usually very solemnly presented with traditional dishes such as tteokguk rice cake soup, beef, cookies...
- Sebae: The bowing ritual shows the respect of children and grandchildren towards their grandparents and parents. This is a unique cultural beauty of Korean people.
- Wearing Hanbok: During Seollal, Koreans often wear Hanbok - traditional costumes to create a joyful, bustling atmosphere.
Interesting things about Seollal that you should know
Experience Korean folk games on Seollal. (Photo: Collected)
- Ghost legend: Koreans believe that ghosts come to earth on New Year's Eve to steal shoes. Therefore, people often hide their shoes in safe places.
- Eat Tteokguk: Traditionally, Koreans eat Tteokguk on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year. Every time you eat a bowl of Tteokguk, your age increases by one year.
- Playing folk games: During Seollal, Koreans often play traditional folk games such as Yut Nori (a game similar to chess), shuttlecock...
The traditional New Year of the Korean people is an extremely important and meaningful holiday. If you have the opportunity to travel to Korea during the New Year , you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the local people. Participate in traditional activities, enjoy special cuisine and explore famous tourist destinations such as Seoul, Busan, Jeju... Surely you will have unforgettable memories.
Source : https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/du-lich-dip-tet-han-quoc-seolla-v16491.aspx
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