[PHOTOS] Korea celebrates 'Ipchun,' the beginning of spring
By Cho bo-heePosted : February 3, 2025, 10:41Updated : February 3, 2025, 10:41
SEOUL, February 03 (AJP) - Today marks Ipchun (입춘), the first of the 24 solar divisions of the year.
Ipchun symbolizes the start of spring. On this day, it is a tradition to post phrases such as "Ipchun Daegil" (great fortune as spring begins) and "Geonyang Dagyeong" (many blessings with the rise of positive energy) on front doors or pillars of homes.
In Korea's agrarian past, Ipchun was a vital period, signaling the beginning of preparations for the farming season. Farmers performed customary rites to pray for a prosperous harvest.
On Feb. 2, the day before Ipchun, members of the Confucian community (Yurim) at Incheon Hyanggyo in Michuhol District, Incheon, are seen posting Ipchun placards on the main gate. YONHAP
On Feb. 2, the day before Ipchun, members of the Confucian community (Yurim) at Incheon Hyanggyo in Michuhol District, Incheon, are seen moving towards the front gates of the academy to post Ipchun placards on the main gate. YONHAP
On Feb. 2, the day before Ipchun, residents at the Korean Folk Village in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, are seen attaching Ipchun placards to their homes. YONHAP
On Feb. 2, the day before Ipchun, residents at the Korean Folk Village in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, are seen writing Ipchun placards. YONHAP
On Feb. 2, the day before Ipchun, tourists visiting the National Folk Museum of Korea in Jongno District, Seoul, are seen holding Ipchun placards and taking commemorative photos. YONHAP
On Feb. 1, members of the Gangneung Calligraphy Federation held an event at Gangneung Station, writing Ipchun placards for travelers. YONHAP
