Jeongwol Daeboreum

Jeongwol Daeboreum is a traditional Korean holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the lunar calendar's first month, marking the first full moon of the year. This festival symbolizes the arrival of spring and the hope for a bountiful harvest. People participate in various activities, such as eating special foods like “boreum” (a type of barley) and “nutritious rice cake,” and engaging in festivities like fire activities to chase away bad luck. It’s a time for family gatherings, expressing gratitude, and focusing on health and well-being for the upcoming year.