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
