Photo: Long Way Round in Busan

Child Votives

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Busan, Korea

Thousands of child statues are displayed here. They are votives, that is figures purchased from, and then donated back, to the temple, by parents to give thanks for wishes granted for their children's success in examinations etc. As the motto of the temple states, "At least one of your wishes will be answered here through your heartful prayers."