Comments on: Korea: Favorite Photos from Buddha’s Birthday Celebrations https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/ Wed, 10 May 2017 09:44:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30992 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:44:35 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30992 Hi, Jan. I’ve discovered that Buddha’s birthday is celebrated on different dates throughout SEA. I know it’s based on the lunar calendar but makes no sense to me. In Thailand, they call it Macha Bucha (wrong spelling maybe), and it’s usually in January or February. Very confusing!

]]> By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30991 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:41:09 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30991 In reply to Catherine – Red Door Ponderings.

Hi, Catherine. Korea goes all out for Buddha’s birthday. It’s an excellent time to visit the country.

]]> By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30990 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:39:37 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30990 In reply to Cacinda.

Hi, Cacinda. Thank you! The colors you can catch during this festival are always amazing.

]]> By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30989 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:38:26 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30989 In reply to Michele {Malaysian Meanders}.

Hi, Michele. Korea has a large Christian population. The missionaries have done a good job here. Many of those Christians are probably Buddhists, too. Religion is not black and white here.

]]> By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30988 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:36:09 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30988 In reply to Ruth | Tanama Tales.

Hi, Ruth. I think there are a lot more Buddhists here than the stats show. Many Korean Christians also practice Buddhism but don’t publically admit to being Buddhist. Religion here is complicated.

]]> By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30987 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:33:23 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30987 In reply to Anita @ No Particular Place To Go.

Hi, Anita. The fan dance has always been my favorite.

]]> By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30986 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:32:30 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30986 In reply to Mary.

Hi, Mary. It’s one of those celebrations where people seem to relax and get into the moment.

]]> By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30985 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:31:28 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30985 In reply to Jackie Smith.

Hi, Jackie. Thanks for your kind words. I can never get enough of these colors.

]]> By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30984 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:30:09 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30984 In reply to Sabrina.

Hi, Sabrina. I think there were candles inside.

]]> By: Nancie https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/korea-buddhas-birthday-celebrations/#comment-30983 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:29:05 +0000 https://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/?p=9947#comment-30983 In reply to Jackie.

Hi, Jackie! It’s one of those festivals that never gets old.

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