Ulleungdo Cuttlefish Festival 울릉도 오징어축제
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Held every August, Ulleungdo Cuttlefish Festival is a fun event promoting its outstanding local produce, cuttlefish. The festival on the beautiful island attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Symbolizing the island, fish gathering lamps from cuttlefish boats shed an elegant glow on the sea at night. The main events of the festival include catching cuttlefish in the sea against the scenic backdrop of the island, riding on a cuttlefish boat, and eating delicious cuttlefish dishes. The festival also offers a fun array of events for visitors: Fishing Contest, Catching Mudfish, Walking on Traditional Roads, and Playing Pumpkin Taffy. In addition, visitors can purchase local produce at Local Produce Market, eat delicious food at Restaurant Market, and enjoy Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island Exhibition.
Utilization information
・Finished : 20140808
・Location : Ulleung-gun area (Jeodonghang Port)
・Beginning : 20140806
・Location : Ferry Schedule
1)
From
Pohang Ferry Terminal to Ulleungdo Island: 09:40 (from Ulleungdo: 14:00)
2)
From
Mukho Ferry Terminal to Ulleungdo Island: 09:00 (from Ulleungdo: 13:00)
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Ferry company website: http://daea.com
3) From Gangneunghang Port (Anmokhang Port) to Ulleungdo Island
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Please refer to the ferry company website for details: http://seaspovill.com
※ Ferry schedule is subject to change,
depending on the weather conditions.
Visitors are advised to check the schedule in advance.
(Reservations required)
Introduction
Symbolizing the island, fish gathering lamps from cuttlefish boats shed an elegant glow on the sea at night. The main events of the festival include catching cuttlefish in the sea against the scenic backdrop of the island, riding on a cuttlefish boat, and eating delicious cuttlefish dishes. The festival also offers a fun array of events for visitors: Fishing Contest, Catching Mudfish, Walking on Traditional Roads, and Playing Pumpkin Taffy. In addition, visitors can purchase local produce at Local Produce Market, eat delicious food at Restaurant Market, and enjoy Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island Exhibition.
Programs
Riding on a cuttlefish boat, catching cuttlefish with bare hands, cuttlefish dish contest, raft race contest, and more
Experience Programs
Catching cuttlefish with bare hands, playing pumpkin taffy, catching mudfish, piling up pebbles, Cuttlefish Marathon, walking on traditional roads, and more
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