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Buddha's Birthday
The 8th day of the 4th lunar month is the Buddha’s Birthday. Temples nationwide light lanterns to symbolically transmit the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha. They also perform ceremonies in celebration of his birth.
Lotus Lantern Festival
The Yeon Deung Hoe Festival originated in the Silla era more than 1,300 years ago. It has since been passed down through the Goryeo era, the Joseon era (where it was called “Palgwan Hoe”), and is still an annual tradition today. This traditional festival is designated Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 122. By lighting lanterns at the Yeon Deung Hoe Festival, participants brighten their own hearts as well as the world. People flock to South Korea from all over the world to attend this festival.
» See videos of the Lotus Lantern Festival from 2013-2015
» See videos of the Lotus Lantern Festival from 2013-2015
<2016 Main Programs>
| Event | Time | Place |
| Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns | 5.6(Fri) ~ 5.14(Sat) | Jogye-sa, Bongeun-sa Temples / Cheonggye-cheon Stream |
| Eoullim Madang (Buddhist Cheer Rally) | 5.7(Sat) 4:30 - 6 P.M. | Dongguk University Stadium |
| Lantern Parade | 5.7(Sat) 7 - 9:30 P.M. | Dongguk University ~ Jongno ~ Jogyesa Temple |
| Hoehyang Hanmadang (Post Parade Celebration) | 5.7(Sat) 9:30 - 11 P.M. | Jonggak Sageori (Jonggak station line 1) |
| Traditional Cultural Events | 5.8(Sun) 12 - 7 P.M. | Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple |
| Cultural Performances | 5.8(Sun) 12 - 6 P.M. | Performance Stage on the street in front of Jogye-sa Temple |
| Yeondeungnori (Final Celebration) | 5.8(Sun) 7- 9 P.M. | Insa-dong ~ Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple |
| Buddha's Birthday Dharma Ceremony & Lantern Lighting | 5.14(Sat) 10 A.M. - 7 P.M. | Jogye-sa Temple and all temples nationwide |
Festival Information
- 1 day course : Saturday, May 7
- 2 day course: May 7 - 8 (Sat-Sun.)
| Date | Time | Location | Details |
| May 7 (Sat.) | Afternoon | Jogyesa Temple, Cheonggyecheon, Bongeunsa Temple | Traditional Lantern Exhibition |
| Approx. 5pm | Insadong's Neighboring Restaurants | Dinner | |
| Approx. 7 pm | Jongno Street | Lantern Parade | |
| Approx. 9:30 pm | Jonggak Sageori | Hoehyang Hanmadang (Post Parade Celebration) - expected to end at 11 pm. | |
| May 8 (Sun.) | 12 -5 pm | Street in front of Jogyesa Temple | Traditional Cultural Events, Cultural Performances |
| Approx. 5 pm | Insadong Vicinity | Dinner | |
| Approx. 7 pm | Insadong-gil | Yeondeungnori (Final Celebration) | |
| Approx. 8 pm | Street in front of Jogyesa Temple | Performance by Participants (expected to end at 9 pm) |
[Dec. 30, 2015 01:48 Input / Publish]
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