As the days passed, they were now on the eve of Chopail, or better known as Buddha's birthday. Despite not being the actual day when Buddha was born in, the eight day of the fourth lunar month was symbolically believed to be the day when Buddhism began. Therefore, during Joseon time, as well as in the present day, it was considered a major event, marked by festivities throughout the country.
Since people associated light with wisdom, during Chopail festival, lanterns were lit around temples and the city streets. They also decorated people's houses and courtyards regardless of their status. In short, Hanyang was bright as a flame throughout the entire day, and late into the night.
Not wanting to miss such an event as this, Yoon-Yi made sure to convince everyone to go and walk around the city when the lantern procession would begin. After that, they could spend some time admiring how the capital transforms into a buzzing beehive.
