Culture
Lotus Lantern Festival
May 18, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Seoul,Korea
About this festival
Lantern Parade
Hundred thousand Lotus Lanterns brighten the heart of Seoul!
May 19 (Sat) 7:00 ~ 9:30 pm
Begins at Dongdaemun and proceeds to Jogye-sa Temple, along 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.
May 19 (Sat) 9:30 ~11:00 pm
Traditional Cultural Events
Experience firsthand traditional Buddhist culture and festivities!
May 20 (Sun) Noon ~ 6:00 pm
Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple