PHOTOS Buddha's Birthday

Ven. Jihye of Shinheung Temple in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, takes part in a ceremony celebrating Buddha's birthday, May 27. Yonhap

A ceremony celebrating Buddha's birthday is under way at Shinheung Temple in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, May 27. Yonhap

Buddhists celebrate Buddha's birthday at the site of Inwol Temple in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, Saturday, May 27. The ceremony took place on a small scale because the temple was burnt down in a fire last month. Yonhap

President Yoon Suk Yeol prays during a ceremony celebrating Buddha's birthday at Jogye Temple in Seoul, May 27. Yonhap

Lanturns with people's wishes attached are hung at Guryong Temple in Wonju, Gangwon Province, May 27. Yonhap

Buddhists wait in line to see a Buddha statue as part of a ceremony celebrating Buddha's birthday at Jogye Temple in Seoul, May 27. Yonhap

A child takes part in a ceremony celebrating Buddha's birthday at Jogye Temple in Seoul, May 27. Yonhap

People in Haman, South Gyeongsang Province, participate in the Nakhwa Festival celebrating Buddha's birthday, May 27. The festival features falling lights between lotus lanterns. Yonhap