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	Mid-April 2026	Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul Museum of Craft, Songhyeon Green Plaza Art, Jogye-sa Temple, Bongeun-sa Temple
	EoulimMadang (Buddhist Cheer Rally)	May 16(Sat) 4:30~6:00pm, 2026	Dongguk University Stadium
	Lantern Parade	May 16(Sat) 7:00~9:30pm, 2026	Jongno Street (Heunginjimun to Jogye-sa Temple)
	Daedong Hanmadang (Post-Parade Celebration)	May 16(Sat) 9:30~11:00pm, 2026	Jonggak Intersection
	Traditional Cultural Events	May 17(Sun) 11:00am~7:00pm, 2026	Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple
	Cultural Performances	May 17(Sun) Noon~6:00pm, 2026	Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple
	Yeondeungnori (Final Celebration)	May 17(Sun) 7:00~9:00pm, 2026	Street in front of Jogye-sa Temple
	Buddha’s Birthday Dharma Ceremony	May 24(Sun) 10:00am, 2026	Jogye-sa Temple and all the temples in the country