Seongbuk-gu, Seoul Holds Sunrise Event at Gaeunsan on New Year's Day of the Year of the Horse
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Seongbuk-gu in Seoul held a sunrise event to welcome the new year 2026.
The event took place at Gaeunsan in Seongbuk-gu at 7 a.m. on January 1, 2026.
2026 is the Byeongo year, or the 'Year of the Red Horse.' Haemaji, or sunrise viewing, is a traditional custom in which people watch the sun rise on the first day of the new year and pray for health and happiness throughout the year. Lee Seung-ro, head of the district office, and other officials from the office attended the event.
Every year on New Year's Day, sunrise events are held in various regions across the country, and many citizens visit mountains or seashores to watch the sunrise. The Seongbuk-gu event was also a continuation of this tradition. However, the specific details of the event's program and the number of attendees have not yet been reported in detail.
Sources: 더코리아
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