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Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year)

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Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year)

Lunar month 1, day 1 (regular month)

A Korean holiday for welcoming the lunar New Year and exchanging family greetings.

#Family #Tradition #Food #Public holidays

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How did it begin?

This traditional Korean holiday marks the start of the year on the first day of the first lunar month. Customs such as New Year’s bows, good wishes and rice-cake soup express hopes for good fortune.

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