A Buddhist Christmas: The Buddha's Birthday Festival in Colonial Korea (1928-1945)

This article examines the dynamic aspects of the Buddha's Birthday festival as it was celebrated from 1928 to 1945 in colonial Korea. A joint Japanese and Korean Buddhist event sponsored by the state, it became the signature religious and state festival. Although much politicized, the festival...

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Main Author: Kim, Hwansoo (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Hawai'i Press 2011
In: Journal of Korean religions
Year: 2011, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 47-82
Further subjects:B Buddha's Birthday festival
B Hana Matsuri
B Christianity
B colonial Korea
B modern Korean Buddhism
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