Period : 05.15.2010 ~ 05.16.2010
Location : From Dongdaemun to Jogyesa Temple, along Jongno Street
Telephone
- Korea Travel Phone +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
- For more info +82-2-2011-1744~7 (Korean)
Introduction
The Lotus Lantern Festival held in the Jongno area is one of Seoul’s landmark traditional festivals. The time-honored festival which originates from an exciting tradition of Gwandeongnori has been keep alive throughout the entire 600-year history of Seoul. Every year, commemorating the Birth of Buddha, the festival starts on April 8th in the lunar calendar. During the event, visitors can further delve into the mystic Korean Buddhist Culture through a variety of magical events and hands-on experiences. The festival starts with the lighting of the mega-sized Janeomdeung (Grand Light) which is located in Seoul Plaza and symbolizes Buddhism and the birth of Buddha. A series of other lotus lantern events follow: Lantern Parade from Insa-dong to Jogyesa Temple; Buddhist Cultural Festival; Cheer-up Buddhist Festival, Grand Harmony Festival, and Closing Ceremony. The streets of Samseong-dong are ablaze with the light of the “Traditional Lantern Exhibition†and many other temples that join in the festivities with their own Buddhist memorial services. One of the favorites among international visitors is the hands-on experience program where visitors can participate in making lotus-shaped lanterns or paint a Buddhist picture.
Programs
Name of the Event Date Venue
Lighting Ceremony in front of City Hall 2010. 5. Seoul Plaza
Traditional Lantern Exhibition 2010. 5. 14 (Fri) ~ 5. 23 (Sun) Bongeunsa Temple, Samseong-dong
Cheer-up Buddhist Festival 2010. 5. 16 (Sun) 1:00 pm
Lotus Lantern nori 2010. 5. 15 (Sat) 7:00 ~ 9:00 pm Streets from Insa-dong to Jogyesa Temple
Buddhist Cultural Festival 2010. 5. 16 (Sun) 12:00 ~ 7:00 pm Streets of Jogyesa Temple
Grand Harmony Festival 2010. 5. 16 (Sun) 4:30 ~ 6:00 pm Sports track in Dongguk Univ
Lantern Festival 2010. 5. 16 (Sun) 7:00 ~ 9:30 pm Jongno Street (Dongdaemun Gate -> Jogyesa Temple)
Closing Ceremony 2010. 5. 16 (Sun) 9:30 ~ 11:00 pm Jonggak Intersection
Apri 8th Beobyosik 2010. 5. 21 (Fri) 10:00 am Jogyesa Temple and other temples nationwide
Gwandeong Ceremony (Gwandeong 6:00 pm)
Performance Times : 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Transportation
* Jogyesa Temple: Take Subway Line 1 to Jonggak Stn. Exit #2/ Take Line 3 to Anguk Stn. Exit #6
* Jongno: Take Subway Line 1 to Jonggak Stn.
* Bongeunsa Temple: Take Subway Line 2 to Samseong Stn
Fax :+82-2-725-6643
E-Mail : kang@buddhism.or.kr
Homepage
www.llf.or.kr (Korean, English) |
|
