Lantern Festival Takes Place To Celebrate Buddha's Birthday

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 11: South Korean Buddhists walk under colourful lanterns as they celebrate the forthcoming birthday of Buddha at Chogey temple on May 11, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. Buddha was born approximately 2,557 years ago, and although the exact date is unknown, Buddha's official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is on May 17 this year. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)