Busan will hold a two-day festival at a Buddhist temple, combining temple food, concerts and meditation, the city government said Wednesday. The southern port city and the Busan Tourism Organization will host the “Gaeulen Jeollo Festa” at Hongbeop Temple in Geumjeong District on Oct. 30 and 31, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. The title is a Korean pun, with the word “jeollo” meaning both “to the temple” and “naturally.” The event aims to turn the temple from a place for sightseeing into a space where visitors eat, watch performances and meditate. Shuttle buses will run between Nopo Station on Busan Subway Line 1 and the temple starting at 2 p.m. The city said Buddhist temples have become tourism draws as global interest in Korean culture grows. Temple stays and meditation programs fit the trend of wellness travel, and young Koreans have been embracing Buddhist-themed merchandise, fashion and meditation. Temple food, which uses no meat and focuses on seasonal ingredients, is also gaining popularity. “This event turns temples into spaces for staying and experiencing, offe