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Monks gather under colorful lanterns as they celebrate the forthcoming birthday of Buddha at Jogyesa Temple on May 6, 2021, in Seoul, South Korea. Buddha was born approximately 2,565 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 19 this year.

2021年5月6日，韩国首尔，僧侣在五颜六色的彩灯下聚集在一起，庆祝释迦牟尼佛诞辰。佛陀大约在2565年前出生，虽然确切的日期不得而知，但是佛陀的官方生日庆祝会是在韩国5月的满月(也就是5月19日)举行。