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Title the 9th Haso white lotus festival
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It is time for the white lotus festival!!
This is held from July 3rd to August 15th in the Chungwoonsa compound located in Kimje city, Chungha-myun, Daechung-ri.

The exhibition and other cultural events are differentiated and the chief priest of this temple is also human cultural asset so this festival might be a chance to join in the classic atmosphere.

** the feature and the origin of the festival
A white lotus complex and tea field were made in a large scale around the region of Mt. Chungha in Kimje Chungha-myun and produce well-being agricultural products which is a theme of the festival. A white lotus in a pond has been a symbol of heavenly world in Buddhism so a lage white lotus complex is formed around the Chungwoonsa.

** main events
performance : performance art, the seasonal memorial rites
exhibition : installation art, lotus flower painting, photo & calligraphy exhibition
experience : traditional tea ceremony
specilty : Haso white lotus tea, Haso white lotus soy bean paste
food : white lotus noodle, white lotus porridge, white lotus liquor

** for more info
Haso white lotus festival preparation committee 063) 543-1248
Chunwoonsa 063)543-1248
Kimje city hall 063) 540-3114
http://www.baekryon.com



Date : 2010/07/05
 
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