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Talk about Buddha's Birthday.

Many Koreans are Buddhists.

There are Buddhist temples all across the country.

That being the case, Buddha's Birthday is recognized as a public holiday in Korea.

It is April 8th on a lunar calendar.

It usually lands on a day between late April and early May on the solar calendar.

The streets are decorated buddy loads leterns to memorize these days.

-> The streets are decorated with lotus lantern to commemorate this day.

They create quiet a beautiful sight.

There are also many parades that are held in Seoul and other cities.

They are a good way to get into the spirit of the holiday.

These parades often have dancers, music and dragons.

Another tradition on the stay is to visit temples will people off gives to the month.

-> Another tradition on this day is to visit temples where people offer gifts to the monks.

People can enjoy free food and tea there.