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The Lunar New Year, or Seollal, is one of the most important and meaningful traditional festivals in Korea.
During the Seollal holiday period, a variety of cultural events and performances are held throughout Korea.
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This day, marking the first day of the lunar new year, is considered a time to strengthen family bonds, honor ancestors, and wish for happiness and health in the new year in Korean culture.
Seollal is more than just a holiday; it is a time of deep significance for Koreans, reminding them of family and tradition.
Preparations for Seollal begin several days before the holiday.

National Folk Museum (Seoul)

One of the most important preparations is setting up the ritual table.
The ritual, known as Charye, involves offering a meticulously prepared table of fruits, meat, rice cakes, and various traditional dishes to ancestors. This ritual is a crucial time to honor ancestors and wish for their blessings.
After the ritual, families share the food from the ritual table to celebrate the holiday together.
 

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Namsangol Hanok Village (Seoul)

Another important tradition is Sebae.
Sebae is an act of young people giving New Year's greetings to elders, through which elders give words of wisdom and pocket money to the young.
This process expresses respect and love among family members and awakens the importance of understanding and respecting ancestors and tradition in the young.

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Korean Folk Village (Yongin)

There is also a tradition of making special foods for Seollal.
The most representative food is Tteokguk.
Tteokguk, eaten to welcome the new year, symbolizes gaining a year of age, and the long rice cakes symbolize longevity and prosperity.
Various other traditional dishes such as Jeon, Namul, and Galbijjim are also prepared for the holiday.

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Hahoe Village (Andong)

During the holiday period, families also enjoy a variety of traditional games.
Folk games such as Yutnori, Neolttwigi, and Jegichagi add to the holiday fun, with activities that all generations can participate in. These games promote communication and harmony among family members and provide an important opportunity to experience traditional culture.

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Jeju Folk Village Museum (Jeju Island)

Seollal is also a precious opportunity for separated families to gather together.
In modern society, where busy schedules and geographical distances prevent frequent family gatherings, Seollal is an important time to check in on each other and feel the preciousness of family once again.
For this reason, many Koreans visit their hometowns during the holiday, and the congestion on the roads home becomes another traditional aspect of Seollal.

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Lunar New Year is not just a celebration of past traditions; it also plays an important role in transmitting the importance of family, respect and love, and the value of tradition to present and future generations. 
This holiday highlights the beauty of Korean culture and the bonds between families, and is a special time to celebrate the start of a new year together.

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This is Lunar New Year, the Korean Lunar New Year, and a way to experience the heart and soul of Korean culture.
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