Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

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.

Basic Information

Address 36 Oegosan 3-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan (44970)

Phone +82-52-980-2233

Website www.onggi.or.kr

Last Updated 2025/07/11

Sponsor 1 Ulju Culture Foundation

Sponsor 1 Contact +82-52-980-2233

Event Time 10:00~21:00

Event Place Area of Oegosan Onggi Village

Event Start Date 2025/05/03

Event End Date 2025/05/05

Usage Fee Free (Fees may apply to certain programs)

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

Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

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