Do you remember the thousands of lanterns that float in the air in Disney's Rapunzel? That's exactly what i am reminded of when i see the lotus lantern festival parade in Seoul. Only, the lanterns are far more bigger, complex, floating through the streets and just so much more beautiful in reality.
Lanterns are an important part of the Buddhist beliefs symbolising enlightenment to the world. Huge, colorful lanterns made of strong Hanji paper, beautiful girls dancing in pretty hanboks, cute kids carrying lanterns with enthusiasm, makes-me-want-to-dance rhythmic music from the instruments, comfortable seats for the spectators arranged by the city and perfect spring weather to watch the show! Just perfect.
The parade started at 7PM from the Heunginjium gate from Dongdaemun and moved towards the Jogyesa Temple, where they are in display. Just outside the Jongno 3-ga station was a perfect place to watch the parade. The parade went on for about two and a half hours. It was a night to remember!
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| Some lanterns were so huge that they had to be moved by trucks |
This is my most favorite of all festivals in Seoul. It is a visual treat that i wouldnt mind being a part of, year after year!
I like! The Lotus Lantern Parade in Seoul.
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| Pretty rainbow colored hanboks of the dancers in the festival |
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| Lanterns in captivating designs |
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| White dragon which breathes fire was one of three. See the dragon from last year's parade here. |
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| Colourful butterfly lanterns looked oh! so pretty. |
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| Really huge tortoise-guy lantern |
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| Pretty girls in delicate hanboks |
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| Wonderful sight or what! |
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| Round lanterns |
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| School kids performing with the lanterns |
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| The Buddha lantern for the Buddha's Birthday |
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| Reminds me of the blue light saber :) |
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| Laughing Buddha with a bow :) |
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| Float from our neighbouring country |
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| Just to add a bit of fun! |
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| Two wheeler-powered lantern float |
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| Yet another beautiful lantern float! |
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wow! delightful!
ReplyDeleteSeems Koreans celebrate lot of festivals, and the lantern festival displayed number of lighting in different shapes here. I liked the last one a lot... kids and girls dancing in hanboks should be so pretty sight.
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ReplyDeleteloved all the colour and the huge lanterns..thanks for sharing!
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