“Dol or doljanchi is a korean tradition that celebrates the first birthday of a baby. this ceremony blesses the child with a prosperous future and has take on great significance in korea. the birthday babies wear a hanbok and a traditional hat.”

celebrating the first birthday of a child is a joyous occation in any culture. the party was centered around a tradition where the child gets to pick objects from a table, and this is how esther’s little one, ian, celebrated his special day.