The annual lantern parade for Buddha’s Birthday at the end of May takes place in central Seoul, back to its original scale after four years of downsized celebrations due to Covid-19. Called Yeondeunghoe in Korean, the festival is listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. During the lantern-lighting parade, thousands of Buddhists from all over the world and the country carry colorful lanterns, creating a show for an audience filled with tourists. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES