Busan Lotus Lantern Festival (부산 연등축제)

Introduction

The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual tradition that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Buddhist cutlure through the many activities offered. To celebrate Buddha’s birthday, splendid lotus lanterns in different shapes and sizes will be on display.

About a month before the festival, the festival committee, supported by the Busan Buddhism Association, starts to invite temples and individuals to participate in the festival. Around 1,700 temples, groups, and related organizations prepare diverse programs such as making lotus lanterns, sharing traditional tea, eating temple food, and celebratory performances.

The main events are the Grand Buddhist Ceremony and the Lotus Lantern Parade, both of which attract a lot of spectators regardless of their personal religous beliefs. The Lotus Lantern Parade, followed by the Buddhist ceremony, will take place from Busan Station, Gudeok Playground, and Gwangbok-dong.

 

Address: 

73, Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan[Google Map]

 

 

Homepage: 

www.bba48.or.kr (Korean only)

 

 

Additional Info

 

Introduction: 

The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual tradition that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Buddhist cutlure through the many activities offered. To celebrate Buddha’s birthday, splendid lotus lanterns in different shapes and sizes will be on display.

About a month before the festival, the festival committee, supported by the Busan Buddhism Association, starts to invite temples and individuals to participate in the festival. Around 1,700 temples, groups, and related organizations prepare diverse programs such as making lotus lanterns, sharing traditional tea, eating temple food, and celebratory performances.

The main events are the Grand Buddhist Ceremony and the Lotus Lantern Parade, both of which attract a lot of spectators regardless of their personal religous beliefs. The Lotus Lantern Parade, followed by the Buddhist ceremony, will take place from Busan Station, Gudeok Playground, and Gwangbok-dong.

 

Programs: 

– Opening Ceremony (Lighting of lotus lanterns)
– Busan Lotus Lantern Cultural Festival
– Busan Lotus Lantern Parade

 

tel: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-51-867-0501

telname: Busan Buddhism Association

zipcode: 47197

agelimit: Open to visitors of all ages

eventenddate: 20190512

eventplace: Busan Citizen’s Park

eventstartdate: 20190501

placeinfo: [Subway]
Busan Station Square
Busan Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 4, 6, 8, 10.

Gudeok Playground
Dongdaesindong Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 1 or 2.

Gwangbok-ro
Nampodong Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 1. Walk approx. 350m.
Jagalchi Station (Busan Subway Line1), Exit 7. Walk approx. 520m.

playtime: [May 4] 16:00~
[May 6-12] 18:00-22:00

spendtimefestival: Varies by program

sponsor1: Busan Buddhism Association

sponsor1tel: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-51-867-0501

sponsor2: Busan Lotus Lantern Festival Organizing Committee

sponsor2tel: +82-51-867-0501

usetimefestival: Free