My Korean Life #45: More Lunar New Year Fun

More Lunar New Year Fun

This past Wednesday I attended another Lunar New Year event, this time hosted by InKAS and the 서울무궁화로타리클럽 at the Korea House. A map and the Korea House's Facebook page are embedded below, the location is closest to Chungmuro (충무로역) station. I snapped some pictures of the food that was provided. The traditional rice cake soup (떡국) was the main course served in a bowl with charcoal in the middle to keep it warm. We were also given some small gifts and played games with the opportunity to win prizes.

Rice cake wrapper with vegetable and meat fillings

Gift bag

Pumpkin Porridge (호박죽)

Marinated beef (불고기)

Rice cake soup (떡국)

Fruit

The holiday is now finished and people are going back to work and school. The subway was very busy today as opposed to the past 5 days where there weren't as many people. A number of businesses still stayed open during the holiday. It is actually a popular time for tourists from other Asian countries to come visit Korea. Do you celebrate the lunar new year? How do you celebrate?

한국의집, KOREA HOUSE

My Korean Life #44: 새해 복 많이 받으세요

새해 복 많이 받으세요

Happy Lunar New Year! I spent the lunar new year at KoRoot, a guest house and non-profit organization that helps Korean adoptees. There were about 30 people that showed up for their new year's day meal. Below are a few pictures I took, information regarding their Facebook Page, and an embedded Daum Map. They also have a few groups on Facebook that are written in English. While I have never spent the night at the guesthouse, I have attended many of their events since moving to Korea.

Traditionally, rice cake soup (떡국) is eaten on new year's day. In addition to all the delicious food prepared, this traditional soup was also served. The broth had great flavor and the rice cake was nice and tender. 

I enjoy these adoptee events because it gives an easy opportunity for everyone to meet and perhaps catch up with friends you have not seen in a while. Also, a lot of times you can meet new adoptees or other members of the community.

Again, I hope everyone has a pleasant lunar new year holiday.

떡국 (Rice cake Soup)

뿌리의 집 - Koroot