Buddhists carry star-shaped lanterns in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. Buddha was born approximately 2,567 years ago, and although the exact date is unknown, Buddha’s official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is on May 27 this year.
Seoul celebrates Buddha’s upcoming birthday during Lotus Lantern Festival
The night was alight with glowing lanterns of all shapes and colors in Seoul, South Korea, on May 20, 2023. During the Lotus Lantern Festival, hundreds of Buddhists gathered to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha. While Buddha's official birthday is
Buddhists carry star-shaped lanterns in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. Buddha was born approximately 2,567 years ago, and although the exact date is unknown, Buddha’s official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is on May 27 this year.
A woman smiles under the lights of colorful lanterns during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha at the Jogyesa Temple on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea.
Buddhists carry giant lanterns in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea.
Buddhist monks carry lanterns in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. Buddha was born approximately 2,567 years ago, and although the exact date is unknown, Buddha’s official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is on May 27 this year.
A sea of lanterns can be seen in Seoul, South Korea, on May 20, 2023, as Buddhists celebrate Buddha’s birthday.
Buddhists carry giant lanterns in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. Buddha was born approximately 2,567 years ago, and although the exact date is unknown, Buddha’s official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is on May 27 this year.
A parade-goer carries moon and star lanterns in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea.
Buddhists carry lanterns in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea.
Buddhists gather under colorful lanterns during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha at the Jogyesa Temple on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea.
A person emerges from a lantern flower during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea.
Buddhists gather under colorful lanterns during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha at the Jogyesa Temple on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea.
Buddhists carry giant lanterns in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea.
Buddhists play music under colorful lanterns during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha at the Jogyesa Temple on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea.
A large dragon lantern makes its way down the street during the Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul, South Korea, on May 20, 2023. Buddhists carry giant lanterns to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha, who was born approximately 2,567 years ago. Although the exact date is unknown, Buddha’s official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is on May 27 this year.
A sea of lanterns can be seen in Seoul, South Korea, on May 20, 2023, as Buddhists celebrate Buddha’s birthday.
