Seollal 설날 — Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year

 The Lunar New Year celebrated among many East Asian cultures is coming up on Wednesday, January 29th!  Known as 설날 (seollal) in Korean, 春节 or 春節 (Chūn jié) in Chinese, Tết Nguyên Đán in Vietnamese, and other names in other East and Southeast Asian cultures that observe it, it is one of the most important traditional holidays in these cultures. In Korean culture, for example, the holiday celebrations take place over several days, and are marked by the gathering of family members, performing Korean rituals, eating traditional foods, playing traditional folk games, and other traditional activities.  Our Intercultural Ministry is planning a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and connection during coffee hour on Sunday, January 26, the weekend preceding 설날 (seollal) / 春节 春節 (Chūn jié) / Tết Nguyên Đán. Plan to join in the festivities!  새해 복 많이 받으십시오!  (saehae bok mani badeusipsio — Have lots of luck in the new year!)