Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lotus Lantern Festival" in Korean
“Lotus Lantern Festival” in Korean is 연등회 (pronounced "yeondunghoe").
연등회
yeondunghoe
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.
How to use 연등회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lotus Lantern Festival” is 연등회, romanized as yeondunghoe.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "Yeon-deung-hoe" like "yuhn-DOONG-hweh." "Yeon" sounds like "yuhn" in "young." "Deung" is like "doong" in "doom," but with a softer 'd' and a short 'oo' sound. "Hoe" is like "hweh" in "whale." The stress is on the second syllable, "deung."
More Example Sentences
Explaining a cultural event to a tourist.
연등회는 부처님 오신 날을 기념하는 축제예요.
Yeondeunghoe is a festival celebrating Buddha's Birthday.
A friend sharing their experience.
올해 연등회 행렬에 참여해서 직접 등을 만들었어요.
I participated in this year's Yeondeunghoe parade and made a lantern myself.
A news article about Korean culture.
연등회는 유네스코 인류무형문화유산으로 등재되었어요.
Yeondeunghoe has been inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Cultural Context
Yeondeunghoe, the Lotus Lantern Festival, is one of Korea's most visually stunning and culturally rich festivals, deeply rooted in Buddhist traditions. Held around Buddha's Birthday, it transforms central Seoul into a river of light with thousands of vibrant, handmade lotus lanterns. Participating in the parade, carrying a lantern, or simply watching the spectacle is a truly immersive experience. Its UNESCO designation highlights its global recognition as a significant cultural heritage.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
연등회 행렬
Lotus Lantern Festival parade
연등 만들기
making lotus lanterns
연등회 기간
Lotus Lantern Festival period
Related Expressions
부처님 오신 날
bucheonim osin nal
Buddha's Birthday
연꽃 등
yeonkkot deung
lotus lantern
불교
bulgyo
Buddhism
축제
chukje
festival
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