Published Date : Apr 07, 2020 / Edited Date : Nov 28, 2022
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Yeon Deung Hoe Lotus Lantern Festival
Saturday, May 23, 2020
* This year's event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope everyone looks forward to next year.
Buddha’s Birthday Dharma Ceremony
April 8th on the lunar calendar is the day Buddha descended onto this land. All the temples in the country light the world and spread Buddha’s wisdom and compassion by holding a ceremony celebrating his birth.
Lotus Lantern Festival
It was 1,300 years ago that Yeon Deung Hoe began during the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - 935 AD). It continued into the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) to Gwandeung Nori (a lantern-held festival celebrating Shakyamuni’s Birthday) of the Joseon Dynasty (1393-1910), carrying on its tradition to the modern day. Presently, this festival is designated Korea’s National Intangible Cultural Property No. 122 and encourages everyone to light a lantern to brighten the mind. Yeon Deung Hoe preserves the light of the world! We shine from our hearts, illuminating all there is!
2020 Lotus Lantern Festival Schedule
2020 Lotus Lantern Festival Schedule
Name
Day & Time
Location
Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns
May 19 - 30, 19:00 - 23:00
Woojung Park near the Jogye-sa Temple
April 24 - May 30, 19:00 - 24:00
Within in the Bongeun-sa Temple
May 20 - June 3, 19:00 - 24:00
From Cheonggye Plaza to Gwanggyo
Suggested Itinerary
Suggested Itinerary
Day
Time
Location
Details
May 23, Saturday
* This year's event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope everyone looks forward to next year.
May 24, Sunday
* This year's event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope everyone looks forward to next year.
* Transportation KTX (Take subway line 1 from Seoul or Yongsan Station to Jonggak Station) Express Bus (Take subway line 3 from Gangnam Express Bus Terminal to Anguk Station) Car (Paid parking available at Sejongno Public Parking Lot and Gyeongbok-gung Palace Parking Facilities)
* Accommodations Various accommodations are available around Jogye-sa Temple, Insa-dong, and Jongno Street areas.
Subway
Jogye-sa Temple: Line 3 - Anguk Station (Exit 6) Jongno: Line 1 - Jonggak Station / Line 1, 3, 5 - Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station Bongeun-sa Temple: Line 9 - Bongeunsa Station (Exit 1)
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예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)