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Category: Celebrations

December 30, 2016 Betchay

How we celebrate New Year in Korea and the Philippines

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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November 11, 2016 Betchay

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

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April 14, 2016 Betchay

April 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

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November 2, 2015 Betchay

Seoul Kimchi Festival

Are you ready to experience a unique Korean culture? The Seoul Kimchi Festival is going to be held this weekend

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February 17, 2015 Betchay

How 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

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November 14, 2014 Betchay

Embassies Day in Seoul 2014

I attended a cooking class sponsored by CJ Food today for the start of the Seoul Kimchi Festival. After the

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September 6, 2014 Betchay

Chuseok Greetings

This is my 12th Chuseok and I’m not going to post about what we do during Chuseok. I did that

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June 25, 2014 Betchay

64th year of the Korean War

Today, June 25, is the anniversary of the Korean War (known as 육이오 전쟁 or “yugioh jeonjeng” for 6 “yuk”

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June 14, 2014 Betchay

June 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

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June 6, 2014 Betchay

Korean 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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