Experience Seollal Traditions at the Buyeo National Museum
Celebrate Seollal with family fun and traditional games! π
ποΈ Dates: January 28th & 30th, 2025 (Closed January 29th for Seollal)
β° Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
π Location: Buyeo National Museum Front Yard (5, Geumseong-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do)
π° Cost: Free
π Contact: 041-830-8413
This Seollal, skip the usual and create lasting memories with your loved ones at the Buyeo National Museum’s "Eulsa Year Seollal Celebration Gathering." While the museum’s exhibition halls will be open during normal operating hours (except Seollal Day itself), the real fun happens in the front yard!
For two days, experience the joy of traditional Korean games that are becoming increasingly rare in modern times. Introduce your children to the excitement of Jegichagi (kick shuttlecock), test your aim with Tuho (arrow throwing), strategize your way to victory in Yutnori (board game), and try your hand at Paengichigi (spinning top). It’s a unique opportunity to connect with Korean heritage and create unforgettable Seollal memories.
Unlike previous Seollal events at the museum, this year’s celebration focuses on providing interactive experiences for families, making it especially engaging for children. No pre-registration is required β simply show up and join the fun!
Main Activities:
- Jegichagi
- Yutnori
- Tuho
- Paengichigi
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What is Seollal?
Seollal, or the Korean Lunar New Year, is an important traditional holiday in Korea that marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. It is a time when families gather to honor their ancestors and partake in various cultural customs. The holiday typically spans three days, offering families the opportunity to travel and reunite.
A significant aspect of Seollal is the performance of "charye," ancestral rites that involve preparing a special table of food offerings to honor the departed. Families also participate in "sebae," where younger members bow deeply to their elders as a sign of respect. In return, they receive "sebaetdon," or New Year’s money.
Traditional games are also a part of the celebration. Koreans play "yutnori," a board game involving sticks, and "jegichagi," which resembles hacky sack. Wearing "hanbok," the traditional Korean dress, and eating "ddeokguk" (rice cake soup) are other traditions enjoyed during Seollal. These activities, along with storytelling and other cultural expressions, showcase Koreaβs rich cultural heritage, encouraging a sense of renewal and unity within families and communities.
