Buddha’s birthday was on Saturday, May 2nd this year. To celebrate, there was a Lotus Lantern Parade in Seoul in Jongno area. We missed the very beginning of the parade, but were not disappointed. Various groups of old men, children, middle-aged woman, foreigners, and others marched in the parade with elaborate costumes and colorful paper lanterns. Some lanterns resembled the traditional lotus flower (I made one of these when I did the temple stay). Other lanterns were more modern with contemporary designs. In addition to the lanterns, there were floats: huge elephants, Buddha replicas, lotus flowers, and even a
fire-breathing dragon. The whole spectacle was quite impressive. Although my view was constantly obstructed by an old man waving an orange traffic-directing light in my face, I had a great time. Enjoy the photos, compliments of Emily Neilson :)
Buddha’s birthday was on Saturday, May 2nd this year. To celebrate, there was a Lotus Lantern Parade in Seoul in Jongno area. We missed the very beginning of the parade, but were not disappointed. Various groups of old men, children, middle-aged woman, foreigners, and others marched in the parade with elaborate costumes and colorful paper lanterns. Some lanterns resembled the traditional lotus flower (I made one of these when I did the temple stay). Other lanterns were more modern with contemporary designs. In addition to the lanterns, there were floats: huge elephants, Buddha replicas, lotus flowers, and even a 
fire-breathing dragon. The whole spectacle was quite impressive. Although my view was constantly obstructed by an old man waving an orange traffic-directing light in my face, I had a great time. Enjoy the photos, compliments of Emily Neilson :)
1 comment:
Interesting. I have never had the chance to see one of these parades.
The dragons look so well done.
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