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The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is the largest lotus lantern festival in Busan and is known as an event that celebrates Buddhist culture and traditions. This 2568 Busan Lantern Festival will be held at Song Sanghyeon Square and Busan Citizens Park from April 26 to May 12, 2024.
Yeondeung (燃燈) literally means ‘lighting up’. This symbolizes illuminating the dark heart, a heart darkened by greed and stubbornness. In Buddhism, enlightening the mind means clarifying ignorance and realizing the truth.
Lighting the lamp on the day of the Buddha's birthday has the meaning of praising the high virtue of the Buddha and making an offering of gratitude for lighting the lamp of truth to mankind through this illumination of the heart.
Korea is the center of Buddhist culture, and the Lotus Lantern Festival is a festival that represents the spirit and tradition of Buddhism. Many Buddhists from all over the country participate and various lantern festivals are held in each region.
Busan is the center of Buddhism, where approximately 2 million Buddhists observe the morning and evening hours to honor Buddha. Busan is so deeply rooted in Buddhist history and tradition that it can safely be considered the representative of Korean Buddhism.
The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is a festival that anyone can enjoy, regardless of gender or age. It is an event that conveys Buddhist tradition and culture and promotes Busan's "lantern" culture to the world. The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival plays a big role in revitalizing this important Buddhist festival, raising interest and affection, and promoting it widely in the local community and around the world.
The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival focuses on holding a lantern pole and releasing lanterns with various patterns. Swinging the lotus lantern and creating a glowing haze provides an unforgettable experience not only for participants but also for visitors.
This festival provides an opportunity to experience Busan's traditions and culture and become spiritually enriched through Buddhist teachings. Have a happy time looking at the shining lotus lanterns and the beautiful night view of Busan!
