I’ve celebrated New Year in four countries: 30 times in the Philippines, twice in the USA, once in Japan, once
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11.11 is also Farmers' Day
Most people in Korea and outside the country who are interested in anything Korean knows that 11.11 or November 11th
Continue readingApril 14th is Black Day or Jajangmyeon Day
It’s the 14th of the month again and we “celebrate” another occasion here in Korea. What is Black Day? In
Continue readingSeoul Kimchi Festival
Are you ready to experience a unique Korean culture? The Seoul Kimchi Festival is going to be held this weekend
Continue readingHow we celebrate the New Year in Korea and the Philippines
The New Year holiday is my favorite season back home in the Philippines and also here in South Korea. I
Continue readingEmbassies Day in Seoul 2014
I attended a cooking class sponsored by CJ Food today for the start of the Seoul Kimchi Festival. After the
Continue readingChuseok Greetings
This is my 12th Chuseok and I’m not going to post about what we do during Chuseok. I did that
Continue reading64th year of the Korean War
Today, June 25, is the anniversary of the Korean War (known as 육ì´ì˜¤ ì „ìŸ or “yugioh jeonjeng” for 6 “yuk”
Continue readingJune 14: Kiss Day in Korea
Last month, it was Rose Day. And since today is another 14th day, we celebrate another special day in Korea
Continue readingKorean Holiday: Memorial Day (59th)
June 6 is celebrated in Korea as Memorial Day. On this day, we remember those who sacrificed their lives in
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