Korean Dictionary

How to say “Lotus Lantern Festival” in Korean

연등회

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Usage & Context

연등회 is a Buddhist lantern festival held around Buddha's Birthday (부처님 오신 날) on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month. Thousands of colorful lotus lanterns are carried in a grand parade through central Seoul. The 연등회 was designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020.

Example Sentence

연등회 행렬에서 예쁜 연꽃 등불을 들고 걸었어요.

I walked carrying a beautiful lotus lantern in the Lotus Lantern Festival parade.

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