Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) (연등회)

Started approximately 1,200 years ago during the Silla dynasty and continued through the Goryeo Yeon Deung Hoe and Joseon lantern festival, the Yeon Deung Hoe Festival is a traditional festival registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The lanterns at Yeon Deung Hoe Festival brighten the heart and the world!

Introduction Information

Event Program: Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns, Eoulim Madang (Buddhist Cheer Rally), Daedong Hanmadang (Post-Parade Celebration), Traditional Cultural Events, Cultural Performances, Etc.
Start date: 2026-05-16
End Date: 2026-05-17
Performance Time: 11:00-23:00
Venue: Area of Jongno
Fee: Free
Host Company: Yeon Deung Hoe Preservation Committee
Host's Contact Information: +82-2-2011-1740

Introduction: Started approximately 1,200 years ago during the Silla dynasty and continued through the Goryeo Yeon Deung Hoe and Joseon lantern festival, the Yeon Deung Hoe Festival is a traditional festival registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The lanterns at Yeon Deung Hoe Festival brighten the heart and the world!

Programs: Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns, Eoulim Madang (Buddhist Cheer Rally), Daedong Hanmadang (Post-Parade Celebration), Traditional Cultural Events, Cultural Performances, Etc.

Initial Registration Date: 2010-03-12 00:43
Last Updated: 2026-03-11 10:03
Phone Number Name: Yeon Deung Hoe Preservation Committee
Inquiry: +82-2-2011-1740
Homepage: www.llf.or.kr
Address: [03140] 99 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul