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A Night When the Sky Glows with TraditionIn Korea, the first full moon of the lunar new year isn’t just a celestial event—it’s a celebration of light, luck, and collective energy. Known as Jeongwol Daeboreum (정월 대보름), this festival is one of Korea’s oldest and most visually striking traditions. Among its many customs, none are more dramatic—or symbolic—than the lighting of great fires, known as ..

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Dreams at the Dawn TableIn traditional Korean households, the first meal of the day often came with a surprising side dish—dreams. Long before smartphones and morning news, families would gather for breakfast and share the strange, vivid, or symbolic visions from the night before. Why did this ritual matter? What did it mean when a grandmother gasped over a tiger dream, or when someone boasted o..

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The Whispering Strength of BambooWalk through a Korean forest and pause beside a stand of bamboo. You’ll hear its leaves rustling in the wind—soft, steady, and dignified. For centuries, bamboo has held a special place in the Korean imagination. It appears not just in gardens and groves but in poetry, paintings, and philosophies. Among the many natural symbols revered in Korean culture, bamboo st..