PHOTOS: Nationwide Buddhist celebrations are underway
By Cho Bo-heePosted : April 28, 2025, 14:51Updated : April 28, 2025, 14:51
SEOUL, April 28 (AJP) - In anticipation of Buddha's Birthday on May 5, South Korea's Buddhist community is immersed in a series of festive observances.
Temples throughout the nation are adorned with a profusion of lanterns, casting a luminous glow on the upcoming holiday.
Adding to the spectacle, a vibrant lantern parade unfolded in central Seoul on April 26, drawing throngs of participants and onlookers. A glimpse at the nationwide lantern festivities reveals the rich cultural and spiritual significance of this annual celebration.
A lantern parade in central Seoul, April 26, 2025/ Yonhap
A lantern parade in central Seoul, April 26, 2025/ Yonhap
A lantern parade in central Seoul, April 26, 2025/ Yonhap
Bongseonsa Temple in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, April 28, 2025/ Yonhap
Installations commemorating Buddha's Birthday at Song Sang-hyeon Square in Busan/ Yonhap
Lanterns hung at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno, Seoul, April 28, 2025/ Yonhap
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