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Hey Moji Maniacs!
Today's Emoji-A-Day is all about tapping into your inner dragon and celebrating not just one, but two amazing two amazing Lunar New Years - the fiery Chinese New Year and the majestic Korean Seollal, both landing on the same day (February 10th)! Talk about cosmic alignment! 🌌
Double the Dragon, Double the Fun
This year both celebrations land on the same day (February 10th) - talk about a double dose of luck and prosperity! While the Chinese festivities stretch for 15 days, the Korean Seollal marks three joyous days. 🎉
But wait, there's more than just the date! 👀
- Dragons - Both cultures revere the dragon, a symbol of power and good fortune. In China, the fiery dragon represents the Emperor, while in Korea, the majestic Blue Dragon embodies wisdom and protection. 🐲
- Fireworks - Crackling and colorful, fireworks chase away evil spirits and bring good luck in both cultures, adding a vibrant touch to the celebrations. 🎆
- Red Envelopes - Lucky money, tucked inside red envelopes, symbolizes prosperity and blessings for the New Year. This tradition transcends borders, uniting families and generations. 🧧
Emoji - Connecting Cultures, One Icon at a Time
While languages and traditions may differ, emoji bridge the gap, allowing us to share joy and understanding across borders.
- 🐉 Represents both the fiery Chinese and majestic Blue Korean dragon.
- 🎉 Captures the celebratory spirit of both New Years.
- 🧨 Highlights the vibrant use of fireworks in both cultures.
- 🙏 Represents the respect and gratitude shown during family gatherings and rituals.
- 🥟 A popular delicacy enjoyed during both celebrations.
- 🥣 Represents the Korean "Tteokguk" rice cake soup, a New Year tradition.
- 🎆 Captures the dazzling displays that light up the night sky.
- 🧧 Universally represents the gifting of good fortune and blessings.
Join the Celebration! 🎊
Let's celebrate our differences and our shared humanity, dancing to the music of both traditions - and any other Lunar New Year cultures you might explore on your own.
✅ QUICK MOJI BITS & BYTES ✅
- Red - Represents good luck, happiness, and prosperity in Chinese culture.🔴🇨🇳
- White - Symbolizes purity and new beginnings during Korean Seollal. ⚪🇰🇷
- Spring cleaning is done before both New Years to welcome good luck and prosperity.🧹
- 饺子 (Jiaozi) / 만두 (Mandu): Dumplings - Resemble ancient coins, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. 🥟
- 떡국 Tteokguk - Korean rice cake soup eaten on New Year's Day for longevity and a fresh start. 🥣
- 舞狮 Lion Dance - Performed in both cultures to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. 🦁
- 舞龙 Dragon Dance - Symbolizes power, good luck, and prosperity. Movements mimic the dragon's flight, bringing blessings. 🐲
- 书法 Calligraphy - Red and gold characters represent good wishes and blessings during both New Years. ✒️
- 红包 Red Envelopes - "Hongbao" (🇨🇳) and "Seollal Sebe" (🇰🇷) filled with lucky money for younger generations. 🧧
- 红灯笼 Red Lanterns - Adorn homes and streets, warding off evil spirits and bringing good luck. 🏮
- 祖先崇拜 Ancestral Rites - Both cultures honor deceased loved ones, strengthening family bonds and traditions. 🙇
- 家庭聚会 Family Gatherings - Sharing meals, stories, and laughter strengthens family bonds during New Year celebrations. 🍜
- 送礼 Gift-Giving - Popular gifts like food, clothing, and lucky charms symbolize good luck and prosperity. 🪙
- The Year of the Dragon occurs every 12 years in both Chinese and Korean zodiacs. 🐲
- Both cultures celebrate New Year with lion dances, believed to ward off evil spirits and bring prosperity. 🦁
- Korea is the only country in the world that celebrates New Years twice, Calendar New Year (Jan 1) and Lunar New Year (Seollal). 🪩🏮
- The Lunar New Year is also celebrated in Vietnam, Mongolia, and other Asian countries, each with unique traditions. 🌏
🎆 INSPIRATION QUOTES OF THE DAY 🎆
Chinese New Year Greeting
Seollal New Year Greeting
General New Year Greeting
Moji Challenge Prompt
1. Dragon Design Danceoff 🪩
- Choose your dragon - Fiery Chinese dragon 🇨🇳 or majestic Korean Blue Dragon 🇰🇷
- Create your masterpiece - Design a drawing, sculpture, or digital art piece inspired by your chosen dragon. 🐉
2. Bi-Cultural Songbird 🐦
- Compose a song - Write and perform a song that captures the spirit of both New Years. 🎼
- Blend the vibes - Mix Chinese and Korean musical elements to create a unique sound. 🎧
3. Storyteller's Journey 📖
- Write a story - Craft a tale about a character experiencing both Chinese New Year and Korean Seollal.
- Highlight the differences and similarities - Show how each culture celebrates while recognizing shared themes of family, tradition, and good luck.
- Don't forget the emoji! - Use emoji to illustrate (or inspire) key moments and emotions in your story. ✍️
Share your creations with us!
Post your work on social media using #DoubleDragonDance and #EmojiADay. Tag us! We love seeing your creativity. Share your inspiration and cultural experiences in the comments below.📱#MojiChallenge
🌈 GET YOUR CREATIVITY ON 🌈
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Moji Mashup 🎆+ 🎆 = ?
In this Moji Mashup we paired the Fireworks 🎆 emoji with the Fireworks 🎆 emoji - because of the YUM factor that we feel on Pizza Day! Check out our Facebook or head on over to Pinterest to see what we cooked up in the Google Emoji Kitchen today! 🧨 -
Dragon on Emojipedia 🐉
Dig into the dragon description and tech origin details, and unique emoji design versions across different platforms at Emojipedia, the ultimate emoji encyclopedia! 📚📲
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Playlist - Dancing Dragons Playlist!
- Gong Xi Gong Xi - Huang Xiao Feng
- Zhao Cai Jin Bao - Tian Niu
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Arirang - Marcel Cheong
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Why - TAEYEON
- eight IU featuring SUGA
- Time of Our Life - DAY6
- Dance the Night Away - TWICE
- Dynamite - BTS
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Dun Dun Dance - OH MY GIRL
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Permission to Dance - BTS
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To the Sky - CLC
Farewell, Dancing Dragons!
We hope you've smiled and sung along with our Dancing Dragons Playlist! Keep the good vibes flowing by following it on Spotify and letting the music carry you into the new year. Got suggestions for even more awesome songs? Share them in the comments below! 🎶
This journey with dancing dragons (and lions!) has been a whirlwind, exploring the unique and beautiful cultures of Chinese and Korean New Year. 🎆
As you head out to your own Lunar New Year celebrations, remember to:
- Offer your greetings in the traditional way - Whether it's "Gong Xi Fa Cai" in Chinese or "Saehae Bok Manhae" in Korean, spread well wishes for prosperity and happiness.
- Embrace the spirit of unity - We've focused on Chinese and Korean New Year, but many other cultures celebrate this time with unique traditions. From the firecracker-filled 🧨 Tet in Vietnam to the lantern-lit 🏮Chulwon in Korea, each culture brings its unique flavor to this joyous occasion. Use this opportunity to learn and appreciate their diversity!
See ya tomorrow another emoji adventure tomorrow! Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep believing in yourself. We believe in you too! ✨
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