There are many special holidays in May. Some include Children’s Day, Teacher’s Day, Parents’ Day, and Buddha’s Day. It may just be a part of our culture, but even if you are not Buddhist, many go to temple every once in a while to find tranquility and inner peace.

The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is held to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday and can be celebrated whether you are religious or not.

Fyi, Buddha’s birthday is on the lunar calendar, so the exact date differs from year to year. This year, it falls on May 27th.

Anyways, this year’s Busan Lotus Lantern Festival began on April 28th and will last until May 20th at the Song Sanghyeon Square in Busan Citizens’ Park.

There are many different lanterns to see, some are big, and some are small enough to be hung above your head. Others are colorful, white, or shaped like flowers. There are some booths that let visitors have cool experiences, too. So, if you have a chance, check it out.