South Korean Tweeters celebrated the birthday of Buddha on April 10 by tweeting photos of lanterns [1]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 [2] the day with young monks.
South Korea: Photos of Buddha's Day Celebratory Lanterns
· Written by Lee Yoo Eun
Categories: East Asia, South Korea, Arts & Culture, Citizen Media, Photography, Religion