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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Lanterns in Seoul for Buddha's Birthday

Similar to some other Asian countries, South Korea celebrated Buddha's birthday this past Friday. One clear sign of the holiday I noticed was the many lanterns on display, especially at Buddhist temples. The colors, shapes, variety, and arrangement of the lanterns added another layer to the experience of walking through the temples I recently visited. To provide a small taste, I'll share a series of photos I took at the Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul.

lanterns at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul

lanterns at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul

woman praying under many red lanterns at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul

lanterns at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul

outdoor path with lanterns at Bongeunsa Temple

red lanterns at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul

white lanterns at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul

lanterns at Bongeunsa Temple with city skyline in the background

lanterns handing from a colorful ceiling at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul

lanterns at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul

For more lanterns in Seoul, see My Modern Met here and the Mail Online here (H/T Justin Ray).

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