The beginning of spring is regarded as an important solar term in Korea and a day of hope. This solar term marks the beginning of spring, when the temperature gradually warms up and everything recovers. In Korea, the beginning of spring also has the traditional meaning of praying for a good harvest in the new year, good health of the family, and stability of the country.
First of all, the beginning of spring is an important part of the year-round agricultural production in South Korea. On this day, farmers prepare in advance for the arrival of spring. They would pay homage to their ancestors and pray for good weather and abundant harvests to express their awe and gratitude for nature.
At the same time, various traditional folk activities such as ancestor worship, worship to gods, kite flying, etc., will also be carried out to pray for a safe, healthy and successful new year. Secondly, the beginning of spring is also a time for family reunion.
In Korea, the sense of family is very strong, and families gather together to celebrate this important solar term. They will taste traditional delicacies such as rice cakes, spring cakes, Wuxin vegetables, etc.
It is a dish that consists of five vegetables with a strong flavor. Eating Wuxin cuisine is one of the traditional customs of the beginning of spring in Korea, which means welcoming the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year. At the same time, it also has the implication of having both the five virtues of Confucianism and good health.
In addition, the family will also make various traditional handicrafts together, such as paper cutting, weaving, etc., to express their love and blessings for spring.
In addition, Koreans have some special customs on the day of the beginning of spring. For example, they make "spring plates" with fresh green vegetables and fruits, a delicacy that symbolizes the arrival of spring.
In addition, they also hang "spring flags" inside the house to welcome the arrival of spring. These customs not only have beautiful meanings, but also have deep cultural connotations.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that the beginning of spring is also an important moment of inheritance and display in traditional Korean culture.
Many schools and communities organize various folk cultural activities, such as traditional performances, dances, dramas, and traditional handicraft demonstrations, to preserve and promote traditional Korean culture.