DAEBALRYEONG REST AREA - Jinhae

BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY

This year marked the 2545 year since the Buddha's birth. In Korea the Buddha's Birthday is a national holiday. Buddha's Birthday is celebrated annually on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month - it falls on May 2 this year. Every year they hold a special Lotus lantern Festival. Through lotus lantern, not only the dark become bright, but Buddhists believe that the light bring enlightenment to those who are in pain and are lost.

The lotus lantern custom goes a long way back in history. For Korea, the oldest records regarding the lanterns are from the Silla Kingdom (B.C. 57-935 A.D.) The lotus blossom represents purity and Buddha, and so it has been depicted in many paintings, decorations and sculptures in Buddhist scenes. Unlike other flowers, the lotus normally blooms in dirty swamps and lakes. No matter how dirty the water and surroundings may be, the blossom remains clean. This feature of the flower allowed Buddhists to believe that Buddha himself was like the lotus ― clean despite dirty surroundings.

Seokjin-am Temple
(Jinhae Korea)

JINHAEROO (Jinhae Pavillion)

This oriental styled tile roof pavillion ( 477 square meters floorage, 15.2meters high ) is located in the Sokchun Seashore Park. This pavillion is the best place to see the tranquil blue Jinhae Bay. Here you can just sit and relax and enjoy the view. You can go fishing if you want or you can just walk or ride your bike. There's a playground for kids too. For those who love photography this is a good place to enjoy your photo ops. various cultural events are being held around the pavillion. At night all lights are on at the building and the fantastic view of the pavillion perfectly matches with the beautiful night sight of the nearby seashore.

Night View of the Energy Environment Science Park