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Busan Lotus Lantern Festival 부산 연등축제

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The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual tradition that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Buddhist cutlure through the many activities being offered. To celebrate Buddha's birthday, splendid lotus lanterns in different shapes and sizes will be on display.

About a month before the festival, the festival committee, supported by the Busan Buddhism Association, starts to invite temples and individuals to participate in the festival. Around 1,700 temples, groups, and related organizations prepare diverse programs such as making lotus lanterns, sharing traditional tea, eating temple food, and celebratory performances.

The main events are the Grand Buddhist Ceremony and the Lotus Lantern Parade, both of which attract a lot of spectators regardless of religous order. The Lotus Lantern Parade, followed by the Buddhist ceremony, will take place from Busan Station, Gudeok Playground, and Gwangbok-dong.

Utilization information

・Age limit : Open to all ages

・Finished : 20150517

・Location : Yongdusan Park

・Beginning : 20150501

・Location : Busan Station Square
Busan Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 4, 6, 8, 10.

Gudeok Playground

Dongdaesindong Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 1 or 2.

Gwangbok-ro
1) Nampodong Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 1.
Walk for 350m.
2) Jagalchi Station (Busan Subway Line1), Exit 7.
Walk for 520m.

・Operating Hours : Free

Introduction

The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual tradition that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Buddhist cutlure through the many activities being offered. To celebrate Buddha's birthday, splendid lotus lanterns in different shapes and sizes will be on display.

About a month before the festival, the festival committee, supported by the Busan Buddhism Association, starts to invite temples and individuals to participate in the festival. Around 1,700 temples, groups, and related organizations prepare diverse programs such as making lotus lanterns, sharing traditional tea, eating temple food, and celebratory performances.

The main events are the Grand Buddhist Ceremony and the Lotus Lantern Parade, both of which attract a lot of spectators regardless of religous order. The Lotus Lantern Parade, followed by the Buddhist ceremony, will take place from Busan Station, Gudeok Playground, and Gwangbok-dong.

Programs

※ 2014's festival to proceed but scaled down.

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