Korea Tourism Organization has prepared a special program for foreign tourists to celebrate the upcoming Lotus Lantern Festival.
Lotus Lantern Festival originated as an important Buddhist ceremony and a big national event. However, after its designation as one of Korea's Important Intangible Cultural Properties, it grew from its religious ritual roots into a world-class festival, attracting millions of domestic and international tourists alike.
Participants in this program will make their own lanterns, taste temple dishes and watch the lotus lantern parade, getting a first-hand experience of Buddhist culture in Korea. The participants will also join the crowds during the main event, parading their hand-made lanterns in the yeondeunghoe parade. The parade will boast an ocean of lotus lanterns lighting up the night, carrying hundreds of thousands of wishes and hopes from the participants and spectators in the tide.
If you want a more authentic experience of the Buddhist culture of Korea, the temple stay program is a great option. The two-day program will allow participants not only to join all programs of the Lotus Lantern Festival but also enjoy tea-tasting, learn traditional Buddhist culture and more. These various programs offered at the temple stay will certainly take your temple visit and experience of Buddhist culture to the next level.
The Lotus Lantern Festival events are free of charge, but the temple stay program is 70,000 won per person. Applications are being accepted at hallyu@knto.or.kr until May 11, 2015, and the final 150 participants will be selected through a raffle process.
Lotus Lantern Festival originated as an important Buddhist ceremony and a big national event. However, after its designation as one of Korea's Important Intangible Cultural Properties, it grew from its religious ritual roots into a world-class festival, attracting millions of domestic and international tourists alike.
Participants in this program will make their own lanterns, taste temple dishes and watch the lotus lantern parade, getting a first-hand experience of Buddhist culture in Korea. The participants will also join the crowds during the main event, parading their hand-made lanterns in the yeondeunghoe parade. The parade will boast an ocean of lotus lanterns lighting up the night, carrying hundreds of thousands of wishes and hopes from the participants and spectators in the tide.
If you want a more authentic experience of the Buddhist culture of Korea, the temple stay program is a great option. The two-day program will allow participants not only to join all programs of the Lotus Lantern Festival but also enjoy tea-tasting, learn traditional Buddhist culture and more. These various programs offered at the temple stay will certainly take your temple visit and experience of Buddhist culture to the next level.
The Lotus Lantern Festival events are free of charge, but the temple stay program is 70,000 won per person. Applications are being accepted at hallyu@knto.or.kr until May 11, 2015, and the final 150 participants will be selected through a raffle process.
▼ Yeondeunghoe – one-day event on Saturday, May 16, 2015
| Time | Event details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | Lotus Lantern Making Experience | Jogyesa Temple |
| 16:00 | Buddhist Movies | Jogyesa Temple |
| 16:30 | Temple Food Experience | Jogyesa Temple |
| 17:30 | Change of venue | From Jogyesa Temple to Jongno 2(i)-ga |
| 18:00 | Watching / Joining the lantern parade | In front of Tapgol Park at Jongno 2(i)-ga |
| 21:30 | Hoehyang Hanmadang | The area of Jongak |
* Hoehyang Hanmadang (Post-Parade
Celebration) where participants and spectators as well as Buddhist monks
dance in celebration of the festival.
▼ Detailed program of the temple Stay - 1 night 2 days from May 15 to May 16, 2015| Date | Time | Event details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 (Fri) |
13:00 | Meet at Jogyesa Temple Move to temple together |
Jogyesa Temple |
| 15:00 | Participate in the temple stay program | * The temple will be one of the following: Jingwansa Temple, Yongmunsa Temple, Beomnyunsa Temple, Jeondeungsa Temple |
|
| 19:00 | Buddhist service & Traditional Culture Experience |
||
| 21:00 | Sleep | ||
| May 16 (Sat) |
4:00 | Buddhist chanting at dawn * For those who wish to participate only |
|
| 6:00 | Breakfast offerings and relaxation | ||
| 10:00 | Tea tasting & conversation with a monk |
||
| 11:40 | Temple food tasting | ||
| 13:00 | Change of venue | From the temple to Jogyesa Temple | |
| 15:00 | Watching / Joining the lantern parade |
Jogyesa Temple |
* The applicants will stay in one of the temples listed above.
* The temple stay fee of 70,000 won includes accommodation (2 - 4 persons per room), meals, transportation, and language interpretation services.
* The temple stay fee of 70,000 won includes accommodation (2 - 4 persons per room), meals, transportation, and language interpretation services.
More info
<Lotus Lantern Festival>
☞ Admission: Free of charge for the one-day event.
70,000 won for the temple stay (1 night 2 days)
☞ Inquiries and application: hallyu@knto.or.kr
☞ Eligibility: 150 foreign nationality holders
(* Winners will be drawn in a raffle from among all applicants)
☞ Application Deadline: May 11, 2015 (Monday)
☞ Application Announcement: May 12, 2015 (Tuesday)
* Only successful applicants will be contacted.
☞ Application format [Download]: See attachment
Application form [Download]
Agreement for Collection and Use of Personal Information [Download]
☞ How to apply:
1) Download and fill out the Application form and Agreement for Collection and Use of Personal Information.
2) E-mail your application and Agreement for Collection and Use of Personal Information (sign the agreement form and submit either a scanned copy or picture) to hallyu@knto.or.kr
3) Application results and details related to the event will be sent to your email address.
4) Present your registration number at the information booth on the day of the event. Bring your passport (or copy of passport) for identification.
☞ Website: www.llf.or.kr/html/eng (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish)
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
<Lotus Lantern Festival>
☞ Admission: Free of charge for the one-day event.
70,000 won for the temple stay (1 night 2 days)
☞ Inquiries and application: hallyu@knto.or.kr
☞ Eligibility: 150 foreign nationality holders
(* Winners will be drawn in a raffle from among all applicants)
☞ Application Deadline: May 11, 2015 (Monday)
☞ Application Announcement: May 12, 2015 (Tuesday)
* Only successful applicants will be contacted.
☞ Application format [Download]: See attachment
Application form [Download]
Agreement for Collection and Use of Personal Information [Download]
☞ How to apply:
1) Download and fill out the Application form and Agreement for Collection and Use of Personal Information.
2) E-mail your application and Agreement for Collection and Use of Personal Information (sign the agreement form and submit either a scanned copy or picture) to hallyu@knto.or.kr
3) Application results and details related to the event will be sent to your email address.
4) Present your registration number at the information booth on the day of the event. Bring your passport (or copy of passport) for identification.
☞ Website: www.llf.or.kr/html/eng (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish)
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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