The kids writing down their wishes to put on the cups they planted seeds in
Making little lotus flowers
I don't know what the sign says, but they are dressed in traditional Korean (royal, I believe) clothing.
There were these lanterns everywhere.
A Buddist Temple
More lanterns
According to Buddhist beliefs, the lighting of a lotus-shaped lantern symbolizes
a devotion to performing good deeds and brings light to the dark parts of the
world that are filled with agony. The lantern-lighting practice was developed
throughout the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties and has been preserved through events
such as the lotus lantern service (a Buddhist memorial service held nationwide)
and the lotus lantern parade.
Beating on drums - and I didn't care about the noise! :)
"Temple" rubbings
First, they wet the paper,
Second, they beat it with a brush until the pattern in visible, and the paper pushed down into all the creavaces it is supposed to be in,
Then you dab it with an ink covered dauber to highlight the raised areas.
The finished product
Lanterns on skewers
Making traditional Korean dolls.
Lanterns at dusk - or at least in the shade.
This is a sign we saw on the subway - apparently there is a problem with raccoons smoking in Korea.
Our mode of transportation home.
They were all sold out of seats on the train for the remainder of the day, so we traveled between two cars in the portion where there was a bathroom. Talk about hobos! Despite the crowded quarters for about 45 minutes, we made it home no worse for wear.
