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| An event with lotus lanterns takes place at Shinheung Temple in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, on Buddha's Birthday, May 8. Yonhap |
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| A monk performs a Buddhist ritual of bathing the Baby Buddha, called "gwanbul" in Korean, at Geonbong Temple in Goseong, Gangwon Province, May 8. Yonhap |
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| An adherent performs a Buddhist ritual of bathing the Baby Buddha, called "gwanbul" in Korean, at Shinheung Temple in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, May 8. Yonhap |
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| A worker hangs colorful lotus lanterns at Jogye Temple in Seoul, May 6, two days ahead of Buddha's Birthday. Yonhap |
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| A worshiper prays in front of lotus lanterns at Jogye Temple in central Seoul to mark Buddha's Birthday, which falls on May 8. Yonhap |
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| Believers perform a Buddhist ritual of bathing the Baby Buddha, called "gwanbul" in Korean, at Jogye Temple in Seoul, May 8. Yonhap |
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