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1st Year Traditional Korean B-day 'DolJanchi'

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MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 02 2012 12:11 GMT
#1
Hey guys,

Just a very very quick update cause I'm hammered with lots of work (not that I'm complaining, cause I love working, but just need to prioritize, but TL is up there keke).

So Dol Jan Chi, is the first year birthday in Korea, and guess what, wikipedia has an entry for it lol, wow they have everything!
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History

In the past, the death rates for children were high and many children died before their first birthday, so it was an important milestone for the baby and parents. The whole village used to celebrate a baby's first birthday, sharing foods and wishing for long life and fortune for the baby.

Fortune telling ritual
The highlight of the dol is a ritual where the child is placed in front of a table of foods and objects such as string, books, brushes, ink and money. The child is then urged to pick up an object from the table. It is believed the one selected will foretell the child's future. For example, if the child picks up a brush or book, he is destined to be a scholar. If he picks up money or rice, he will be wealthy; cakes or other food, a government official; a sword or bow, a military commander. If the child picks up the thread, it is believed he will live a long life. The types of objects placed on the table for the baby to choose has evolved over time, as a reflection of society's evolving perception of successful occupations. Some parents place a computer mouse on the table, which signifies success in the high-tech field, or a toothbrush, hoping that the baby will be a dentist. However, many parents remain more traditional in their selection of objects to place on the table. This is followed by feasting, singing and playing with the toddler. Most often, guests will present gifts of money, clothes, or gold rings to the parents for the child at this time.

'Dol' food
At home family members give thanks to Samshin (three gods who take care of the baby's life while growing up) by serving plain rice, seaweed soup, and rice cakes. For the party, parents prepare a special 'Dol' table, where food is stacked high to symbolize a life of prosperity for the baby. The table is set mainly with a rice cake of pretty rainbow layers, seaweed soup, and fruits. Miyeok guk (seaweed soup) is served on every birthday after the first birthday to remind people of what their mother went through to bring them into the world.

Modern Doljanchi
The celebration is usually held in buffet restaurants or wedding halls. Parents prepare some prizes for guests and upon entering the party, everyone gets a piece of paper on which a number is written. During the party guests who correctly answer a question about the baby win a prize. The host of the party, or an entertainer, also calls out a number randomly, and the person who has that number receives a prize.


Well, I got off the plane by 5am on May 1st, made to my home by 6am, passed out until 11am, took a shower, tried to wake up and we had a private picture taking session first in our hanboks. and then Tiny Atom got to pick his 'destiny'. Then we had the minister and 5 church members visit us and had a short service, and they ate, the afterwards we had drinks and a late lunch with our relatives .

I was brutally exhausted, so I'm all puffy in the pictures, we will likely get studio pictures later this week. For our first born, we had a very lavished event, but this time we had it at home with just close family. A big part of it was my travel schedule, but we did get company to set up everything for us at our home.

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So whenever the child has their first birthday, it is tradition to give gold rings and bracelets, Tiny Atom ended up putting the gold ring in his mouth and crushed it flat, but we decided to leave it as is as reminder of the day.

Tiny Atom's destiny:
Well, I mentioned before that it is kind of a big deal when a child picks, but being there when it happened again, I realized it is really a big deal. So on the table was a bowl of rice, cash, stethoscope, golf ball, microphone and gavel, then I put on a mini rugby ball.

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We put the table in the middle and Tiny Atom went to get something and lo and behold he picked the rugby ball! yeah! But my wife being unhappy about it and concerned that it was screwing up the ceremony sent Tiny Atom back to get something else without the rugby ball on the table and lo and behold, he picks up the golf ball. My wife sighs and sent him back, but he refused to pick up anything else so...athlete he is! (at least I'm happy).

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We ended up taking him to the traditional table with the bow and arrows, gold coins, brush, etc, but he didn't want anything to do with those items, I tried to force to take the bow and arrows, but his mind was already made up ^^.

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My mother-in-law made all the food and it was a really wonderful sacrifice by her, she spend nearly 2 days preparing everything and it was really nice having at home, felt very nice. While it isn't the norm nowadays, it use to always be a home.

My eldest son, Mini Atom age 4, picked the rugby ball first and then the gavel. So hopefully both of them will play for Korea's Olympic 7's rugby team in the future!

I don't really have anything insightful to share about this, just sharing the time with TL. ^^


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ohsea.toc
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Australia344 Posts
May 02 2012 12:19 GMT
#2
You know, apparently my first word was 'ball'. There's something about the sphere, or ovoid, which endears it to the young. And yes, my motor skills are par excellence.

Great update.
Clip, clop, Camelot.
moopie
Profile Joined July 2009
12605 Posts
May 02 2012 12:25 GMT
#3
Thats so cute. Athlete it is
I'm going to sleep, let me get some of that carpet.
MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 02 2012 12:39 GMT
#4
On May 02 2012 21:19 ohsea.toc wrote:
You know, apparently my first word was 'ball'. There's something about the sphere, or ovoid, which endears it to the young. And yes, my motor skills are par excellence.

Great update.


thx, keke, and I'm thinking to send them both to Nugee in Brisbane when they are old enough ^^
Administrator-I am the universe- Morihei Ueshiba
MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 02 2012 12:40 GMT
#5
On May 02 2012 21:25 moopie wrote:
Thats so cute. Athlete it is


=) my wife is still sad keke
Administrator-I am the universe- Morihei Ueshiba
ellerina
Profile Joined April 2010
Philippines452 Posts
May 02 2012 12:40 GMT
#6
awwwwww your son is too cute! lol at your son trying to eat the golf ball in the last pic, universal baby behavior regardless of culture
Still round the corner there may wait , A new road or a secret gate /And though I oft have passed them by, A day will come at last when I /Shall take the hidden paths that run/West of the Moon, East of the Sun
ohsea.toc
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Australia344 Posts
May 02 2012 12:43 GMT
#7
On May 02 2012 21:39 MightyAtom wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 02 2012 21:19 ohsea.toc wrote:
You know, apparently my first word was 'ball'. There's something about the sphere, or ovoid, which endears it to the young. And yes, my motor skills are par excellence.

Great update.


thx, keke, and I'm thinking to send them both to Nugee in Brisbane when they are old enough ^^


Too late for that, what with the ALL BLACKS ball and all.

No, in all seriousness, I wish your son every happiness and good fortune.
Clip, clop, Camelot.
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50530 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-02 12:46:01
May 02 2012 12:44 GMT
#8
Rugby is a badass sport, Tiny looks really cute
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 02 2012 12:47 GMT
#9
On May 02 2012 21:40 ellerina wrote:
awwwwww your son is too cute! lol at your son trying to eat the golf ball in the last pic, universal baby behavior regardless of culture
Yup ^^
Administrator-I am the universe- Morihei Ueshiba
MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 02 2012 12:49 GMT
#10
On May 02 2012 21:43 ohsea.toc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 02 2012 21:39 MightyAtom wrote:
On May 02 2012 21:19 ohsea.toc wrote:
You know, apparently my first word was 'ball'. There's something about the sphere, or ovoid, which endears it to the young. And yes, my motor skills are par excellence.

Great update.


thx, keke, and I'm thinking to send them both to Nugee in Brisbane when they are old enough ^^


Too late for that, what with the ALL BLACKS ball and all.

No, in all seriousness, I wish your son every happiness and good fortune.


keke, we have like every type of ball at home, including reds, boks, bleu, but only the ab was small enough to fit on the table ^^ but being from Korea, we just are into any team from the southern hemisphere ^^ cheers!
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MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 02 2012 12:50 GMT
#11
On May 02 2012 21:44 BLinD-RawR wrote:
Rugby is a badass sport, Tiny looks really cute

Thanks, my wife makes beautiful babies ^^ we're gonna go for 3! But I may get divorced if it is another boy!
Administrator-I am the universe- Morihei Ueshiba
Le French
Profile Joined December 2011
France782 Posts
May 02 2012 13:03 GMT
#12
Hello. Congrats on your little angel.
I didn't know someone on TL is married to Michelle Yeoh!
Ca va?
MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 02 2012 13:05 GMT
#13
On May 02 2012 22:03 Le French wrote:
Hello. Congrats on your little angel.
I didn't know someone on TL is married to Michelle Yeoh!



Thanks ^^, she kicks my butt every day. keke.
Administrator-I am the universe- Morihei Ueshiba
Bluelightz
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Indonesia2463 Posts
May 02 2012 13:20 GMT
#14
hahahahha, Go in the future Team Atom .

Is your wife still mad :3?
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Radiation Is Good Because Nuclear bombs go BOOM | I love TL Mafia! ♥ http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/index.php?show_part=31 ♥| Mvp is most boss
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50530 Posts
May 02 2012 13:23 GMT
#15
On May 02 2012 21:50 MightyAtom wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 02 2012 21:44 BLinD-RawR wrote:
Rugby is a badass sport, Tiny looks really cute

Thanks, my wife makes beautiful babies ^^ we're gonna go for 3! But I may get divorced if it is another boy!


easy there tiger.....:p
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
May 02 2012 13:24 GMT
#16
Am I.. am I the only one that thinks he looks just like NesTea?

Thanks for updating anyway, much appreciated.
Check out some great music made by TLers - http://bit.ly/QXYhdb , by intrigue. http://bit.ly/RTjpOR , by ohsea.toc.
eu.exodus
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
South Africa1186 Posts
May 02 2012 14:15 GMT
#17
such a cute kid! ^^
6 poll is a good skill toi have
c3rberUs
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Japan11286 Posts
May 02 2012 14:30 GMT
#18
Your baby looks so cute. Congrats sir!

The destiny-ceremony-thing is really interesting. Btw, what did you pick when you were a baby?
WriterMovie, 진영화 : "StarCraft will never die".
MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 02 2012 14:44 GMT
#19
On May 02 2012 23:30 c3rberUs wrote:
Your baby looks so cute. Congrats sir!

The destiny-ceremony-thing is really interesting. Btw, what did you pick when you were a baby?


Hey guys, wife is still upset ^^, thanks for all the well wishing!

When I was a baby, I picked cash, but my mother said, it wasn't like I had a choice cause my grandmother had make a mountain of bills so it was pretty one sided. ^^
Administrator-I am the universe- Morihei Ueshiba
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
May 02 2012 14:53 GMT
#20
OH MY GOD that songpyeon looks so good :[[
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
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