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Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival

김해 분청도자기축제
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275-35, Jillye-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 김해시 진례면 진례로 275-35 (진례면))
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'Buncheongsagi (a grayish-blue-powdered celadon)' is a type of ceramic ware used during the 15th and 16th centuries, during the transition period from Cheongja (green celadon porcelain) to Baekja (white porcelain). This Korean-style ceramic ware has received high acclaim for the simplicity of its beauty. This festival takes place in October every year in Gimhae, Korea’s most famous ceramic village.

This festival sells this special ceramic ware, such as tea cups, made in the traditional methods with discounts of up to 30 to 40%. Visitors can also watch the ceramicists making ‘Buncheongsagi’. Furthermore, there are other programs that allow you to make your own ceramics or even write and draw your own artistic imprints on ceramics.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Start date
2015.10.23
End date
2015.11.01
Venue
Gimhae Buncheong Ceramic Center
(김해분청도자관)
Venue info
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Gimhae (김해).
From Gimhae Bus Terminal, take Bus 44 and get off at Jinrye Nonghyup (진례농협).
The festival venue is about 400m away from the bus stop.

OR,
From Royal Tomb of King Suro Station (Busan Gimhae Light Rail),
Take Bus 44 to Jinrye Nonghyup (진례농협).

Bus 44 Info: 30min intervals, runs 29 times a day
Show times
Opening ceremony: October 23 / 17:00

Updated 2017.05.12

Introduction

'Buncheongsagi (a grayish-blue-powdered celadon)' is a type of ceramic ware used during the 15th and 16th centuries, during the transition period from Cheongja (green celadon porcelain) to Baekja (white porcelain). This Korean-style ceramic ware has received high acclaim for the simplicity of its beauty. This festival takes place in October every year in Gimhae, Korea’s most famous ceramic village.

This festival sells this special ceramic ware, such as tea cups, made in the traditional methods with discounts of up to 30 to 40%. Visitors can also watch the ceramicists making ‘Buncheongsagi’. Furthermore, there are other programs that allow you to make your own ceramics or even write and draw your own artistic imprints on ceramics.

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275-35, Jillye-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do


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