Suncheon City Hosts Suncheon Yeondeunghoe Festival Illuminated by Lanterns and Falling Flowers

Lantern Festival to Be Held at Joryeho Lake Park on the 28th

The Suncheon Yeondeunghoe, celebrating Buddha's Birthday in the Buddhist calendar year 2568, will be held on the 28th from 1 PM to 9 PM at Suncheon Jorye Lake Park.

Hosted by the Suncheon Buddhist Temple Alliance, the Suncheon Yeondeunghoe will feature various side events starting at 1 PM, followed by the main event, the Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Ceremony and Lantern Parade, beginning at 7 PM.

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Participants and visitors will enjoy a variety of programs including a nationwide children's drawing contest, a family treasure hunt, a youth Korean traditional music festival, a photo contest at the event site, an exhibition of grand lanterns, and traditional cultural experiences. The highlight of this year’s Yeondeunghoe is the fireworks display that lights up the darkness at the end of the event.

Yeondeunghoe, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is an event that transcends religious boundaries and allows visitors and citizens to come together in harmony.

An event official said, “We hope everyone will experience traditional culture, participate in various programs, and have an enjoyable time at this year’s Suncheon Yeondeunghoe.”