Tradition in the Digital Age: KCC’s Daeboreum Celebration

Last February 24, 2024, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) hosted a culturally enriching celebration of Daeboreum, or the Great Full Moon. Jungwoldaeboreum, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, is a cherished tradition in Korean culture, symbolizing unity, solidarity, and hope for good fortune in the coming year.

This year, the KCC brought the Daeboreum to the center in an interactive manner - inviting visitors to partake in age-old customs while embracing modern technology. Attendees were greeted with an offering of free nuts, which was usually eaten on this day to prevent boil and strengthen one’s teeth, upon following the KCC on any of its social media accounts.

As part of the festivities, attendees were invited to scan a QR code attached to the nut packs, granting them access to a virtual rolling paper. This digital adaptation of a traditional practice allowed participants to make wishes under the full moon, a central aspect of Daeboreum celebrations known as "dal-maj-i," or welcoming the moon. Through this innovative approach, the KCC seamlessly merged ancient customs with contemporary technology, ensuring that the spirit of Daeboreum remained vibrant and accessible to all.

In the spirit of Daeboreum, may the wishes made under the full moon bring forth blessings and prosperity for all in the year ahead!