Early Modern Rambler

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I wanted to write about the foreigners cemetery in Seoul today but while I was there I slipped and cut my fingers on a joint in a hand rail. 7 stitches!

This evening I went to see the Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul, held to celebrate Buddha’s birthday.

Lanterns at Jogyesa Temple

We saw a parade that was a mix of beautiful paper floats, traditional costumes, traditional music and people in ordinary dress holding lanterns.

Worshippers at Jogyesa Temple

I was disappointed by the behaviour of some Westerners who had seats along the parade route. They stood on their chairs and blocked the view for the Koreans and Westerners standing behind them.