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.
| When | May 15-May 17, 2015 |
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| Location | Jogyesa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple, Dongguk University areas, Cheonggyecheon Stream areas |
| Transportation | - To Joggyesa Temple Or Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6. Bongeunsa Temple Dongguk University |
| Contact(TEL/FAX/Email) | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2011-1774~7 (Korean) • Fax +82-2-725-6643 • E-Mail kang@buddhism.or.kr |
| Homepage | www.llf.or.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) |