What: A traditional folk festival celebrating the new year. During this festival, a group of poongmul (Korean percussion) players called the Durepae, travel around the village, playing their instruments. They visiting homes wishing people peace and good fortune. In return, hosts offer them rice cakes, wine and a general donation for the entire village. In the evening, people gather around the Madang, or center of the village, under the first full moon of the lunar new year for food, dancing, and games.
When: Saturday January 28, 2012 @1pm
Where: Queens Library Main St. & Kissena Blvd.
When: Saturday February 4, 2012 @1pm
Where: Woori Park, 32nd St. & Broadway, Manhattan
Sponsored by the Minkwon Center for Community Action