Culture Feature: The Philosophy of the New Year in a Bowl of Tteokguk… How Is the World Welcoming the New Year?

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1. This culture feature looks at how the world welcomes the new year, along with the meaning of white tteokguk eaten on Seollal.
2. Many countries around the world regard January 1 on the solar calendar as New Year's Day, while several Asian countries regard January 1 on the lunar calendar as the New Year.
3. White symbolizes a fresh start, long rice cakes stand for longevity, and round rice cakes represent wealth and blessings, while New Year foods in other countries carry similar hopes.

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