Seoul Festivals and Ceremonies

Seoul Festivals and Ceremonies Yunjungno Photograph by Heimo Aga A couple enjoys the cherry blossoms along Yunjungno, the street around the National Assembly, which is cleared of traffic when the trees are in bloom. Painting Lotus Flowers Photograph by Heimo Aga Youngsters take part in painting lotus flowers during the Lotus Lantern Festival, held each year to celebrate Buddha's birthday. Jongmyo Jerye Ceremonies Photograph by Heimo Aga Ceremonies attract a crowd to the Jongmyo Jerye, a ritual service for royal ancestors that takes place at the Jongmyo Confucian shrine. Jongmyo Jerye Photograph by Heimo Aga A young man is honored during the Jongmyo Jerye, a ritual service for royal ancestors performed on the first Sunday of May each year. Procession of Royal Family Members Photograph by Heimo Aga A procession of royal family members makes its way from Gyeongbok Palace to Jongmyo. The Confucian shrine was designated a World Heritage site in 1995. Traditional Fan Dancers Photograph by Heimo Aga Traditional fan dancers perform in the opening ceremony parade of the annual Lotus Lantern Festival at Dongdaemun Stadium. Lamaist Monks Photograph by Heimo Aga Lamaist monks joyfully dance at the opening ceremony parade of the annual Lotus Lantern Festival. This event is held in Dongdaemun Stadium. Bongeunsa Temple Photograph by Heimo Aga A lantern exhibition at the Bongeunsa Temple, in the Gangnam district, is part of the annual Lotus Lantern Festival celebrating Buddha's birthday. Lotus Lantern Festival Photograph by Heimo Aga At the annual Lotus Lantern Festival, held to celebrate Buddha's birthday, traditional fan-dancers perform on a stage in front of Buddha's image. Dance Ritual Photograph by Heimo Aga Young women perform a dance ritual at Jongmyo, a Confucian shrine where the ancestral tablets of kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty are enshrined. 잘생긴 꾀꼬리 꽃미남 리차드강 어리버리 돈키호테.