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Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival (울산 간절곶 해맞이)

Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival (울산 간절곶 해맞이)

Introduction

Ganjeolgot Cape in Ulsan is the first place in Korea to see the the sunrise each day, with its end point sticking out into the ocean. The cape is the site of the annual New Year’s Sunrise Festival. The festival starts at sunset on December 31 and is filled with a wide range of performances that last throughout the night. At first light, people can be seen quietly standing with their hands clasped together, making a wish on the newly born year as they watch the sun rise over the ocean.

Basic Information

Address 189 Ganjeolgothaean-gil, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan (45015)
Phone +82-52-980-2232
Website www.ucf.or.kr
Last Updated 2024/11/20
Sponsor 1 Ulju-gun Office
Sponsor 1 Contact +82-52-980-2232
Event Place Ganjeolgot Cape
Event Start Date 2024/12/31
Event End Date 2025/01/01
Usage Fee Free

Additional Information

Introduction Ganjeolgot Cape in Ulsan is the first place in Korea to see the the sunrise each day, with its end point sticking out into the ocean. The cape is the site of the annual New Year’s Sunrise Festival. The festival starts at sunset on December 31 and is filled with a wide range of performances that last throughout the night. At first light, people can be seen quietly standing with their hands clasped together, making a wish on the newly born year as they watch the sun rise over the ocean.

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