Seongju-gun Illuminated by Compassionate Lights in the Night Sky

Commemorating the 2570th Buddha’s Birthday

Seongju-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, held a lighting ceremony and celebration event commemorating Buddha’s Birthday in the 2570th year of the Buddhist Era at Seongju History Theme Park on May 9.

The event, organized by the Seongju Buddhist Temples Association (President: Monk Beobwon), brought together around 300 participants, including Buddhists and local residents, who shared in the meaning of Buddha’s compassion and enlightenment.

Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Event of the Year 2570 [Photo by Seongju-gun]

The program proceeded in the order of the Three Refuges Ceremony, the recitation of the Heart Sutra, congratulatory remarks, and the lighting ceremony.

Colorful lanterns and lotus-shaped installations brightly illuminated the night at the history theme park, creating a spectacular scene.

In particular, the combination of young monk statues and nighttime lighting drew enthusiastic responses from visitors, with many taking commemorative photos, establishing the venue as a new nighttime photo hotspot.

Additionally, the celebratory lanterns and photo installations will remain on display and in operation until May 25, offering visitors to Seongju History Theme Park a special nightscape and lasting memories.

This year’s event, led by the Seongju Buddhist Temples Association, held added significance as a cultural festival fostering harmony among the local Buddhist community and residents.

An official from Seongju-gun stated, "We hope the warm light of the celebration brightens the hearts of all our residents and provides special memories for tourists visiting Seongju."

Meanwhile, Seongju History Theme Park is gaining attention as a leading nighttime tourist destination in Seongju-gun, featuring nighttime lighting and emotional photo zones.

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