KCCI Celebrates Holi and Korean Festival 대보름 (Daeboreum) Together
On March 3, 2026, students at the Korean Cultural Center India (KCCI) enjoyed a special cultural program celebrating both the Indian festival Holi and the Korean traditional festival Daeboreum (대보름). The event allowed students to learn about traditions from the two countries while spending a joyful day together.
The celebration began with a short introduction to Daeboreum, the Korean festival that marks the first full moon of the lunar year. Our teachers explained that on this day people wish for good health, happiness, and good fortune for the coming year. Families often gather to enjoy traditional food and look at the bright full moon together.
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We also learned about some unique customs related to this festival. In the morning of Daeboreum, people eat walnuts, peanuts, or other nuts and crack them with their teeth. It is believed that this helps keep teeth strong and healthy throughout the year. Another interesting tradition is drinking a small amount of Korean alcohol called “Gwibakisul” (귀밝이술), which means “ear-brightening wine.” People drink it while wishing that they will hear only good news during the year.
While listening to this explanation, many students realized that Daeboreum and Holi share a similar spirit. In India, the night before Holi is called Holika Dahan, when people gather in their communities and burn wood in a bonfire. This tradition represents the victory of good over evil and the beginning of a new and positive season.
Similarly, in traditional Daeboreum celebrations, people also light fires or burn dry grass in open fields. These fires symbolically remove bad luck and pray for a good harvest and a peaceful year. Because of this, it felt interesting to see how festivals from two different cultures can still carry similar meanings.
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After the cultural introduction, the atmosphere became lively as students celebrated Holi together. Everyone enjoyed playing with colors, laughing, and taking pictures with friends. Many students wore traditional Indian clothes, which made the celebration even more colorful.
The teachers also joined the celebration, making the event feel warm and friendly. It was not only a fun moment but also a meaningful experience of cultural exchange.
By celebrating Holi and Daeboreum together, KCCI gave students an opportunity to understand both cultures more closely. It was a memorable day that showed how festivals can connect people and create shared happiness.
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