Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Red Horse at the Smithsonian's Lunar New Year Festival, featuring KCCDC cultural displays, activities, giveaways, and more that celebrate Seollal! 

Find KCCDC table in the pop-up market inside the Arts + Industries Building, right next door to more festivities and performances at the National Museum of Asian Art. And don't miss Korean dance and drumming group Di Dim Sae Korean Traditional Art Institute the same day! 

Lunar New Year 2026 Celebration: Korean Seollal 

Saturday, February 21, 12:00 - 6:00 PM 

Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building

For details and to RSVP, visit the NMAA website.

Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2026: Celebrating the Year of the Red Horse

To celebrate Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, and welcome the Year of the Red Horse (2026), the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. will present an exhibition of traditional Seollal seasonal customs (sesipungsok) and display authentic ceremonial items associated with the holiday. Visitors will receive a limited number of traditional Korean craft souvenirs inspired by Seollal traditions.

KCCDC Giveaway Items & Cultural Insights

Please note: gifts are limited in quantity, one gift per person, and items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis! Thank you for your understanding. 

• ●Bokjumeoni (복주머니) – Korean Fortune Pouch
  A traditional silk pouch symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
  The bokjumeoni is believed to bring luck and abundance for the coming year.
  
  

• ●Year of the Red Horse 2026 Pin Button (2026년 병오년 붉은 말의 해 핀버튼)
  A commemorative pin celebrating the Year of the Red Horse, symbolizing energy, progress, and success.
  
  

• ●Bokjori (복조리) – Fortune Strainer
  A traditional bamboo strainer originally used to wash rice.
  During Seollal, bokjori is hung at the door to “scoop up” good luck and prosperity throughout the year.
  
  

• ●Mape (마패) – Joseon Dynasty Horse Pass
  A replica of an official horse credential used during the Joseon Dynasty, allowing government officials safe and unhindered travel.
  The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. bestows this symbolic horse pass as a token of authority, protection, and rising fortune.
  
  

• ●Aekmagi Myeongtae (액막이 명태) – Good Luck Fish
  A traditional dried pollock charm symbolizing protection and good fortune.
  Often hung at the entrance of homes during Seollal to ward off bad luck and welcome blessings.
  
  

• ●Minhwa Coloring Set (민화 컬러링 4종 세트)
  A Korean traditional folk painting coloring set featuring four symbolic themes:

• ○Tiger & Magpie – Protection and good fortune
  

• ○Peony & Butterfly – Prosperity, happiness, love, and longevity
  

• ○Deer & Crane – Peace, nobility, and good fortune
  

• ○Chaekgeori – Books and scholars’ objects symbolizing knowledge, learning, and aspiration
  
  

• ●K-Pop Random Album
  A limited number of K-Pop albums will also be given away as a special surprise gift.