What is Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival)
Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) is a thousand-year old Korean folk festival. It began in the Shilla Period and lasted through the Goryeo and Joseon periods to its full grandeur of modern times.
ㆍ2013 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE BY TIMELINE
| WHAT | WHEN | WHERE |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns | May 10 ~ 17 (Fri ~ Fri) | Jogye-sa Bongeun-sa Temple |
| Eoulim madang (Buddhist Cheer Rally) |
May 11 (Sat) 4:30 ~ 6:00 pm | Dongguk University Stadium |
| Lotus Lantern Parade | May 11 (Sat) 7:00 ~ 9:30 pm | Jongno Street (Dongdaemun ~ Jogye-sa Temple) |
| Hoehyang Hanmadang (Post-Parade Celebration) |
May 11 (Sat) 9:30 ~11:00 pm | Jonggak Intersection |
| Traditional Cultural Events | May 12 (Sun) Noon ~ 6:00 pm | Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple |
| Cultural Performances | May 12 (Sun) Noon ~ 6:00pm | Performance Stage on the street in front of Jogye-sa Temple |
| Yeondeungnori (Final Celebration) |
May 12 (Sun) 7:00 ~ 9:00 pm | Insa-dong ~ Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple |
| Buddha’s Birthday Dharma Ceremony & Lantern Lighting | May 17 (Fri) Dharma Ceremony 10 am Lantern Lighting 7 pm |
Jogye-sa Temple and all temples nationwide |
ㆍInformation
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