Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) (연등회) - Festivals

Explanation

Started approximately 1,200 years ago during the Silla dynasty through the Goryeo Yeon Deung Hoe and Joseon lantern festival, the Yeon Deung Hoe Festival is a traditional festival registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and UNESCO Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The lanterns at Yeon Deung Hoe Festival brighten the heart and the world!

Inquiry

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2011-1744~7

Homepage

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Information Use

Event Start Date : 2023년 05월 19일

Event end date : 2023년 05월 21일

Venue : Streets of Jongno, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Bongeunsa Temple, Jogyesa Temple

Show time : 24 hr (Refer to website for details)

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2011-1744~7

Sponsor Contacts : +82-2-2011-1744

Charges (Hours) : Free

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Introduction
Started approximately 1,200 years ago during the Silla dynasty through the Goryeo Yeon Deung Hoe and Joseon lantern festival, the Yeon Deung Hoe Festival is a traditional festival registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and UNESCO Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The lanterns at Yeon Deung Hoe Festival brighten the heart and the world!

Programs
Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns
Illuminates the mind with wisdom and spreads warmth into the world
Period: May 11-28
Location: Gwanghwamun Square, Jogyesa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple

Eoulim Madang
Prepare for the lotus lantern parade with music and fun choreography
Date: May 20
Time: 19:30-18:00
Location: Dongguk University Stadium

Lantern Parade
10,000 beautiful lanterns brighten the city of Seoul
Date: May 20
Time: 19:00-21:30
Location: Jongno Street

Daedong Hanmadang
Continue the joy from the lotus lantern parade
Date: May 20
Time: 21:30-23:00
Location: Jonggak Intersection

Traditional Culture Events
See, eat, make, and enjoy traditional experience programs
Date: May 21
Time: 12:00-18:00
Location: Street in front of Jogyesa Temple

Cultural Performances
The stage is full of amazing performances
Date: May 21
Time: 12:00-18:00
Location: Street in front of Jogyesa Temple

Yeondeungnori
The finale on the last day of the festival
Date: May 21
Time: 19:00-21:00
Location: Street in front of Jogyesa Temple

Location

55, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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