What is Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) ?
Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) is a thousand-year old Korean folk festival. It began in the Shilla Period and lasted through the Goryeo and Joseon periods to its full grandeur of modern times.

Image	Title	Time	Place	Detail info
	Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns	April16 ~ May6, 2025	Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul Museum of Craft, Songhyeon Green Plaza Art, Jogye-sa Temple, Bongeun-sa Temple
	EoulimMadang (Buddhist Cheer Rally)	April26(Sat) 4:30~6:00pm, 2025	Dongguk University Stadium
	Lantern Parade	26th April(Sat) 7:00~9:30pm, 2025	Jongno Street (Heunginjimun to Jogye-sa Temple)
	Daedong Hanmadang (Post-Parade Celebration)	April(Sat) 9:30~11:00pm, 2025	Jonggak Intersection
	Traditional Cultural Events	April27(Sun) 11:00a.m~7:00pm, 2025	Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple
	Cultural Performances	April27(Sun) Noon~6:00pm, 2025	Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple
	Yeondeungnori (Final Celebration)	April27(Sun) 7:00~9:00pm, 2025	Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple
	Buddha’s Birthday Dharma Ceremony	May 5(Mon.) 10:00am, 2025	Jogye-sa Temple and all the temples in the country