I had barely recovered from what henceforth will be referred to as the "Itawon Incident" when it was time to head to downtown Seoul for the Lantern Festival. It is a Buddhist festival that is part of the celebration leading up to Buddha's birthday on May 12. Very interesting, very beautiful.
Golden Buddha, there were three of these in various poses.
Massive, Gold Plated, BUDDHA!
I immensely enjoyed the parade. It was basically different sects of Buddhism from different locations around the world strutting their stuff and waving at the crowd. The good feelings emanating from the festivities were of stark contrast to the ones I felt during the torch really. I am not planning on converting to Buddhism anytime soon (read: never) but I'm thinking it's nice to be around people who believe in something.
Yes, there is a way to take pictures at night without them all being blurry. No, I don't know how.
They looked amazing at night.
As the parade came to an end we followed it into the temple. The monks were getting down. A certain Monk in particular had all the right moves. During a dance routine that solely based upon its stamina was divinely inspired the Monk proceeded in busting out "the robot," "the twist," "the funky chicken," and of course "THE MICHAEL."
Yes, there is a way to take pictures at night without them all being blurry. No, I don't know how.
They looked amazing at night.
As the parade came to an end we followed it into the temple. The monks were getting down. A certain Monk in particular had all the right moves. During a dance routine that solely based upon its stamina was divinely inspired the Monk proceeded in busting out "the robot," "the twist," "the funky chicken," and of course "THE MICHAEL."
The Monk Dance Party
This tree was in the center of the temple and very much alive.
The tree in daylight.
Petting the dragon.
This tree was in the center of the temple and very much alive.
The tree in daylight.
Petting the dragon.
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