Countries including Japan, South Korea and Vietnam use the same calendar to mark important holidays, including the new year. In America, Lunar New Year celebrations are most visible inChinatownsacross ...

The Lunar New Year holiday, known as Seol in South Korea, has been extended to six days, from Jan. 25 to 30. Families, friends, and lovers can enjoy various festive events across the country.

Seollal, or Korean Lunar New Year is a holiday and celebration which marks the first day of the Korean Lunar Calender. In 2014, Seollal falls on Friday, January 31st - though the celebration is ...

South Korea, Vietnam and other Asian countries. Each Lunar New Year is extra special because it corresponds with an animal from the Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 different animals and ...

open image in gallery Travellers line up to board high speed trains in Beijing during the travel rush for lunar new year celebrations (Getty Images) According to local media, South Korea expects ...

Co-presented by the KCC and the Hanbok Advancement Center in South Korea, ‘Hanbok: The Colours of Korean Lunar New Year’ introduces many different kinds of hanbok, the traditional garment worn by ...

The Lunar New Year holiday helped drive the South Korean box office over the weekend of Jan. 31-Feb. 2, with “Hitman 2” taking the top spot, while “Dark Nuns” experienced a steep decline.

For members of the local Vietnamese and Korean communities, the Lunar New Year is a time of celebration, family and food. Called Seollal in South Korea, the holiday is observed over three days ...

China's most important holiday — the Lunar New Year is also widely celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam and other countries where Chinese residents make up significant parts of the national ...