Jeongwol Daeboreum Celebrations

Jeongwol Daeboreum is a traditional Korean holiday celebrating the first full moon of the lunar new year. It typically occurs in January or February and marks the end of the Lunar New Year festivities. People participate in customs like cracking nuts to symbolize good health, playing traditional games, and performing rituals to ward off bad luck. Special foods, such as ogokbap (five-grain rice), are eaten to ensure a prosperous year. Fireworks, moon-gazing, and communal gatherings create a festive atmosphere, emphasizing community harmony and hopes for a healthy, successful new year.