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Buddhist devotees prepare for Buddha's birthday in South Korea

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Seoul, May 6 (EFE/EPA).- Buddhist devotees in South Korean capital on Thursday took part in a preparation ceremony ahead of Buddha's birthday.Buddha's birthday celebration commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and is usually observed widely in East, South and Southeast Asia. The date varies from year to year and usually falls in April or May. (Camera: JEON HEON-KYUN).SHOTL LIST: BUDDHISTS WALK CARRYING LOTUS LANTERNS AT JOGYE TEMPLE IN DOWNTOWN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA.

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