By Margareth Theresia Photos = Seoul Metropolitan Government The Seoul Metropolitan Government on May 9 announced a slew of ...

In Korea, despite the country not having a state religion, Buddha’s Birthday is observed as a public holiday. But how did the ...

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A statue of Buddha is seen in a parade during the Yeon Deung Hoe, or Lotus Lantern Festival, in downtown Seoul, South Korea, ...

Thousands of Buddhist believers and festival-goers filled downtown Seoul for Yeon Deung Hoe, or the Lotus Lantern Festival.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of Buddhist believers and festival-goers filled downtown Seoul for Yeon Deung Hoe, or the Lotus Lantern Festival. Participants, some dressed in traditional ...

Giant lanterns are moved in a parade during the Yeon Deung Hoe, or Lotus Lantern Festival, ahead of the Buddha's birthday on May 5, in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, April 26, 2025.