Lunar New Year festivities Archives | Be Korea-savvy
North Korea Celebrates Lunar New Year with Traditional Festivities and Emphasis on Socialist Customs

North Korea Celebrates Lunar New Year with Traditional Festivities and Emphasis on Socialist Customs

PYONGYANG, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In North Korea, the Lunar New Year, a significant cultural holiday, is observed with traditional customs similar to those in South Korea, including the exchange of bows (sebae) and sharing rice cake soup (tteokguk) with family. However, the state promotes a distinct celebration of the holiday in line with [...]