The annual celebration of Buddha’s birthday is a delightful experience for visitors to Seoul, who are welcome to join in the many festivities and activities that take place in and around Jongno Street and the beautiful temples of the city usually in early May each year. Included is an exhibition of wonderful traditional paper lanterns that come in every shape and size depicting various symbolic animals and objects. The associated Buddhist Street Festival is packed with activities, from folk dancing, traditional games and lantern-making lessons to temple food tastings. The culmination of all the excitement is the spectacular Lantern Parade when thousands of Buddhists carry their lanterns along Jongno Street.
Region/City Name:
Seoul
Event Date:
May 6, 2011 - May 8, 2011
Venue:
Jongo Street and various temples
Event Time:
7pm to 9.30pm
Date Text:
6 - 8 May 2011
Website:
www.llf.or.kr
