this is the cutest little statue that is in the center of one of the squares, where you could donate money and offer wishes and prayers. it was in front of this beautiful temple that is newly constructed, full of wood carvings, paintings, etc. it was so pretty.
they had these lanterns up everywhere around Insadon, the town where the main festivities were in Seoul. this was also in the courtyard in front of that same temple. i loved how the lantern interweaved with the huge tree.
these ribbons attached to this giant weather balloon were actually prayers and wishes that the people wrote. at the end of the week of ceremonies and festivals, they released the balloon into the air. it reminded me of the nepalese prayer flags.
at night, there was a HUGE parade. many people participated and walked with lanterns they made or lotus flowers they created during the day, schools walked, groups walked, and they also had a ton of floats. this was one of my faves. the legs moved too. it was cool!
the whole day was fun, we went with our friends boe and tracie. i also got a very pretty necklace that is a lotus seed that is painted on, so nice!!! and i gave a donation to these nuns and they gave me a handmade lotus flower, it was so great! the weather was beautiful and the day was fantastic!
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