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From palace ritual to spring treat, hwajeon lives on
April 17, 2026
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Each year as spring arrived, the queen of the Joseon era (1910-1945) would head to the secret garden of Changdeokgung Palace where azaleas bloomed. By the garden's flowing streams, the queen and her court women, would make and enjoy hwajeon — pancakes made of glutinous rice flour topped with freshly picked azalea petals. It was described in the Encyclopedia of Korean Culture published by the Academy of Korean Studies.
Beyond the palace, the custom was also enjoyed among commoners. On Samjinnal,
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