Comments on: Korea: Buddha’s Birthday Tour Seoul Part 1

By: Michele {Malaysian Meanders}

Michele {Malaysian Meanders} — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 06:39:29 +0000

I love the brightly colored lanterns and how festive the temples are. In Malaysia, the date of Buddha’s birthday floats around as it’s tied to the lunar calendar. I remember that one year, we had a combined Buddha’s Birthday/Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5th.

By: Anita

Anita — Sun, 22 May 2016 17:09:43 +0000

So many vibrant colors and I love the piles of flowers and fruits on the altars to celebrate the occasion of Buddhas’s (and yours!) birthday. Looks like some of them are even shrink-wrapped. And the temples are beautiful. It’s hard to grasp how old some of the are.

By: Nancie

Nancie — Sun, 22 May 2016 10:39:03 +0000

In reply to Kathy Marris. Hi Kathy! I love how every country in Asia celebrates his birthday on a different day. Thailand seems to have a Buddha related celebration every other week!

By: Nancie

Nancie — Sun, 22 May 2016 10:37:42 +0000

In reply to budget jan. Hi Jan! Yes, the birthday was wonderful. I think we both had a good time :) The temples are welcoming on this special day. We even got free ice cream at one temple! :)

By: Nancie

Nancie — Sun, 22 May 2016 10:36:15 +0000

In reply to Marcia. Hi Marcia. Your description made me laugh. You hit the nail on the head! :)

By: Nancie

Nancie — Sun, 22 May 2016 10:35:09 +0000

In reply to Donna Janke. Hi Donna! Thank you! Yes, next to Chuseok, and Lunar New Year, Buddha's birthday is the biggest celebration here in Korea. #TPThursday

By: Nancie

Nancie — Sun, 22 May 2016 10:33:53 +0000

In reply to Juergen. Hi Juergen! I agree. Worshipers are definitely dedicated to producing beautiful offerings, and it usually does not matter how large or small the temple. #TPThursday

By: Nancie

Nancie — Sun, 22 May 2016 10:31:49 +0000

In reply to Jackie Smith. Hi Jackie. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. I always love the colors associated with Buddha. It is a breath of fresh air in a country of all too often gray buildings. #TPThursday

By: Grey World Nomads

Grey World Nomads — Sat, 21 May 2016 12:57:23 +0000

That looks like a colourful experience such a Buddha Birthday’s Tour. Are all words shorter than English? Like temple (6 letters) = sa (2 letters)?

By: Brooke of

Brooke of — Sat, 21 May 2016 02:56:54 +0000

Wow! Love your photos with all of the details of the lanterns and the ceremony. It must have been great to be able to celebrate your birthday with Buddha!