[Ulsan] Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)
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💡 Overview
Ulsan Onggi Festival is held annually in early May in Oegosan Onggi Village in Ulju-gun, renowned for its traditional onggi (earthenware)-making techniques. The festival promotes the regional specialty, onggi, contributing to the spread of everyday onggi and the development of traditional industries. The main event, “Touch of the Onggi Master,” features demonstrations by master onggi artisans from Oegosan. There are various hands-on activities for children, including stepping on clay, playing with clay, and making and firing onggi. Visitors can also learn about the uses of onggi in food storage and fermentation, and view onggi from around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste local specialties and foods from Ulju.
◎ Onggi
Onggi is a type of bowl crafted from soil, using water, fire, and wind. This traditional pottery has been produced since the Three Kingdoms period and is well-suited for long-term food storage due to its excellent ventilation and preservative capabilities.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 36 Oegosan 3-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan (Zipcode: 44970) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-52-980-2233 |
| 🌐 Website | www.onggi.or.kr |
| 📅 Period | 2025-05-03 ~ 2025-05-05 |
| Event Location | Area of Oegosan Onggi Village |
| Schedule | 10:00~21:00 |
| Fees | Free (Fees may apply to certain programs) |
| Sponsor | Ulju Culture Foundation |
| Sponsor Phone | +82-52-980-2233 |
📝 Additional Information
[Introduction]
Ulsan Onggi Festival is held annually in early May in Oegosan Onggi Village in Ulju-gun, renowned for its traditional onggi (earthenware)-making techniques. The festival promotes the regional specialty, onggi, contributing to the spread of everyday onggi and the development of traditional industries. The main event, “Touch of the Onggi Master,” features demonstrations by master onggi artisans from Oegosan. There are various hands-on activities for children, including stepping on clay, playing with clay, and making and firing onggi. Visitors can also learn about the uses of onggi in food storage and fermentation, and view onggi from around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste local specialties and foods from Ulju.
◎ Onggi
Onggi is a type of bowl crafted from soil, using water, fire, and wind. This traditional pottery has been produced since the Three Kingdoms period and is well-suited for long-term food storage due to its excellent ventilation and preservative capabilities.
[Programs]
Touch of the Onggi Master
Onggi Making Experience
Earthenware Performance
Starlight Garden in Onggi Village
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)








📍 Nearby Attractions
Source: Korea Tourism Organization