Seollal (Korean: 설날; RR: Seollal; MR: Sŏllal) is a Korean traditional festival and national holiday commemorating the first day of the Korean lunisolar calendar. [1] It is one of the most important traditional holidays for ethnic Koreans, being celebrated in both North Korea and South Korea as well as Korean diaspora all around the world ...

Jan 25, 2025 · Seollal (설날), or the Korean Lunar New Year, is one of South Korea’s most celebrated holidays. Falling on the first day of the lunar calendar, Seollal signifies the beginning of a new year and serves as a time for family reunions, ancestor veneration, and cultural traditions. While Seollal lasts for three days, its cultural importance ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Lunar New Year, known as Seollal in Korean, is a significant celebration marking the first day of the lunar calendar and one of the most important national holidays in both South and North Korea.This year, Seollal falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, bringing families together for a three-day celebration. Seollal is filled with various traditional customs and festive activities; families ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Seollal: The Korean Lunar New Year. Seollal (설날) is one of the most important traditional Korean holidays in the Korean culture. This national holiday commemorates the first day of the Korean Lunar Calendar. The holiday takes place over several days.

Complete guide to Seollal 2025, Lunar New Year in Korea, including Seollal traditions, food, the meaning, and more.

Jan 28, 2025 · Seollal, written as 설날, marks the first day of the lunar calendar. 설 means ‘the year of age’ while 날 means ‘day.’ It is a public holiday in Korea, and schools and most businesses are closed. *Note: The assimilation rule states that in words with ㄹ batchim followed by ㄴ consonant, the ㄴ sound changes to ㄹ sound. Therefore ...

Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, is one of the most significant traditional holidays in South Korea, celebrated with a rich tapestry of customs and traditions that reflect the values and culture of the nation.

Jan 23, 2024 · Korean New Year, also known as Seollal, is one of the most significant traditional holidays in Korea. This holiday marks the first day of the Korean lunar calendar and is a time for families to come together, honoring their ancestors and celebrating the start of a new year.

10 February 2024 is Seollal (설날 – Korean Lunar New Year’s Day), which is one of the important festivals in Korea. Seollal falls on the 1st day of the 1st month of the lunar calendar, and family members and relatives get together to celebrate.

Feb 10, 2021 · What is Seollal (설날)? - Korean New Year. While January 1st is designated as an official public holiday in Korea, Seollal (설날) is considered as one of the most important holidays in today’s Korean society. There are many studies and also rumors as to when Seollal was introduced to Korean society.