Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) (연등회)

Introduction

Started approximately 1,200 years ago during the Silla dynasty and continued 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 Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The lanterns at Yeon Deung Hoe Festival brighten the heart and the world!

Basic Information

Address 55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (03144)

Phone +82-2-2011-1744~7

Website www.연등회.kr

Last Updated 2025/04/09

Sponsor 1 Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism

Sponsor 1 Contact +82-2-2011-1744~7

Sponsor 2 Yeon Deung Hoe Preservation Committee

Sponsor 2 Contact +82-2-2011-1744

Event Time 11:00-23:00

Event Place Streets of Jongno, Gwanghwamun Plaza, Jogyesa Temple

Event Start Date 2025/04/26

Event End Date 2025/04/27

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Additional Information

Introduction Started approximately 1,200 years ago during the Silla dynasty and continued 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 Masterpiece 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, Eoulim Madang (Buddhist Cheer Rally), Daedong Hanmadang (Post-Parade Celebration), Traditional Cultural Events, Cultural Performances, Etc.

Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) (연등회)

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