So, on Sunday was the Lotus Lantern Festival, which is a celebration leading up to May 24th, which is Buddhas Birthday (National Holiday yaaaay). On Sunday during the day in Insadong there are booths everywhere with Buddhist nicknacks, paintings, lantern making, clothes, >jewelry, information, workshops and a whole bunch of other things. In the evening when it starts to get darker, a bit further there is a parade as well. There were huge floats with Buddha lanterns, elephants, lotus flowers and many depictions of moments in Buddhas life. It was huuuge and very beautiful. Here are some pictures from there :)
I made this, isn't it beautiful??
These monks were chanting and had a very interesting dance.
Beautiful colourful Buddhist painting.
A bunch of kids were skipping rope together in the middle of the street. I almost wanted to join in, it looked like a lot of fun.
The steps up to the temple. That colourful ceiling you see is made up of many many lanterns.
This is what the ceiling looks like close up.
Jody and me.
This is the more Buddhist area of the city.
This is a really nice picture :).
Don't we look alike?? I thought so :D
The temple, overflowing with people praying and tourists taking pictures.
Insadong, me and my new shirt. The first of many more to come :)
A big poster of Buddha on the street where the parade went by.
Sitting on the street, watching the lanterns go by. So nice :)
