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Korean New Year

01/26/2022

Saehae Bok Mani Badeuseyo (새해 복 많이 받으세요) - known as HAPPY NEW YEAR. Korean New Year, also known as ‘Seollal’ is a time for celebration and tradition, being celebrated on the 1st February this year. It’s a vibrant festival and national holiday that falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice. This event marks the first day of the Korean calendar and is considered as one of the most important holidays. ‘Seollal’ is influenced by China and is based on the lunar cycle. Each year represents a different animal with the cycle being repeated every 12 years. The animals include; a mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The order in ...