Korean New Year Fireworks

The earliest references to korean new year are believed to be found in the 3rd century chinese historical work records of the three kingdoms book of wei volume 30.

Korean new year fireworks. The bosingak bell located near jonggak station line 1 is the landmark bell of seoul. Thus many people in korea and abroad celebrate new year s day twice. New year eve in seoul.

설날 is one of the biggest holidays in korea along with chuseok also known as the korean thanksgiving day. Seolnal is the new year s day in lunar calendar. Kim jong un set up an amazing fireworks show for the people this new year with an amazing explosive extravaganza that wowed everyone.

Once you finish eating your tteokguk you are one year older. Seoul the capital of south korea is a vibrant metropolitan city in asia. Guide to the top celebrations and fireworks including the times square and olympic park parties.

During winter it can get quite cold but that shouldn t stop you from exploring all the city has to offer. However many koreans now also celebrate the new year at the start of the solar calendar january 1 as westerners do. The 200 megaton explosion flattened much of the capital city pyongyang and spectators were in awe for approximately 2 3 seconds before being vapourised by the bomb.

It is a popular travel destination all year. Nye events hotels midnight fireworks live stream midnight countdown views things to do new years eve parties restaurants hotels and bars. All over the city people are celebrating and many tourist attractions have organised special performances fireworks or ever parties.

North korea celebrated the new year with a classical display of vintage style fireworks. In korea the tradition of ringing the landmark bell marks the end of a year and simultaneously the beginning of a new one. By the 13th century korean new year was one of the nine major korean festivals.