South Korea: Photos of Buddha’s Day Celebratory Lanterns · Global Voices
Lee Yoo Eun

South Korean Tweeters celebrated the birthday of Buddha on April 10 by tweeting photos of lanterns displayed in the busy streets of Seoul. Traditionally, lotus  lanterns are displayed in the temple and street, but there are creative lanterns, such as a famous cartoon character, Pororo the Little Penguin celebrating the day with young monks.