| Period | |
| 05.15.2015 ~ 05.17.2015 | |
| Address | |
| 55, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 우정국로 55 (견지동) |
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| Location | |
| Jogyesa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple, Dongguk University areas, Cheonggyecheon Stream areas | |
| Telephone | |
| • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2011-1774~7 (Korean) | |
| Introduction |
| The Lotus Lantern Festival is held every year on April 8th (lunar calendar) in honor of Buddha's Birth. The festival is preceded by hanging of lotus-shaped lanterns across Seoul for several weeks, and officially kicks off with lighting of the Jangeumdang, a large lantern that symbolizes Buddhism and Buddha's Birthday, at the Seoul Plaza. The celebration continues with a wide array of Buddhist programs and activities, before ending with an impressive lantern parade in the heart of Seoul. |
| Programs |
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Lantern Lighting - Venue: Gwanghwamun Square Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns Meticulously crafted and exquisite lanterns made of hanji, traditional handmade Korean paper, will be on display. Each lantern tells its own story with its warm, cheerful light. - Dates: May 15- May 26, 2015 - Venue: Jogyesa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple and along Cheonggyecheon stream Eoulim Madang (Buddhist Cheer Rally) Lantern parade participants, arrayed in their traditional hanbok costumes, will rally together with laughter and dancing before the lotus lantern parade begins. - Date: May 16, 2015 Saturday 16:30-18:00 - Venue: Dongguk University Stadium Lantern Parade Behold a brilliant ocean of light from the countless handheld lanterns and the grand ornate lantern floats in the festival's main attraction. Not to be missed. - Date: May 16, 2015 Saturday 19:00-21:30 - Venue: From Heunginjimun Gate in Dongdaemun to Jogyesa Temple, along the Jongno Street Hoehyang Hanmadang (Post-Parade Celebration) Following the parade, participants and spectators come together to end the festivities in a spirit of dedicating one's merits to others. Buddhist entertainers put on a show and the audience gets into the act, dancing hand in hand. Fondly called the ‘Flower Party’ by foreigners, it is a joyful night with flower petals raining from the sky. - Date: May 16, 2015 Saturday 21:30-23:00 - Venue: Jonggak Intersection (Jonggak Station, Subway Line 1) Traditional Cultural Events Visit the booths to make lotus lanterns, create Buddhist art, try temple food and play traditional Korean folk games. There are also booths introducing the Buddhist cultures of Tibet, Mongolia, and Southeast Asia. - Date: May 17, 2015 Sunday 12:00-19:00 - Venue: Street in front of Jogyesa Temple Cultural Performances Traditional Korean folk performers and performers from Asian Buddhist communities will perform. - Date: May 17, 2015 Sunday 12:00-18:00 - Venue: Performance Stage in front of Jogyesa Temple Yeondeungnori The grand finale of the festival features a mini lantern parade around Insa-dong, accompanied by the Lotus Lantern Performance Groups. A joyful conclusion to a festival full of energy and harmony! - Date: May 17, 2015 Sunday 19:00-21:00 - Venue: Gongpyeong Intersection, in front of Jogyesa Temple * The detailed information is subject to change. Chopailbeobyosik - Date: May 25, 2015 Tuesday 10:00 - Venue: Jogyesa Temple and all temples in the nation Gwandeung Uisik (Lantern ritual) - Date: May 25, 2015 Tuesday 19:00 - Venue: Jogyesa Temple and all temples in the nation Recommended course for Saturday 14:00 Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns (Jogyesa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple and along Cheonggyecheon stream) 17:00 Dinner near at Insa-dong 19:00 Lantern Parade (along the Jongno Street) 21:00-23:00 Hoehyang Hanmadang (Post-Parade Celebration) (Jonggak Intersection) Recommended course for Sunday 14:00 Traditional Cultural Events and Cultural Performances (in front of Jogyesa Temple) 17:00 Dinner near at Insa-dong 19:00 Yeondeungnori (Insa-dong Street , in front of Jogyesa Temple) 20:00-21:00 Performances(in front of Jogyesa Temple) |
| Age Limit |
| Open to visitors of all ages. |
| Transportation |
| Joggyesa Temple Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 2. Go 200m forward to arrive at Joggyesa Temple. OR Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6. Go 130m forward, and turn left at the Anguk Intersection (안국동사거리). Go 200m forward to arrive at Joggyesa Temple. Bongeunsa Temple Samgseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 6. Go 600 forward, and turn left. Go 150m forward to arrive at Bongeunsa Temple. Dongguk University Dongguk Univ. Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6. Go towards the intersection, and turn right. Go 300m forward, and turn right. Go 300m forward to arrive at the Dongguk University playground. |
| Fax |
| +82-2-725-6643 |
| kang@buddhism.or.kr |
| Homepage |
| www.llf.or.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) |
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