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울산옹기축제 · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Why go
The Ulsan Onggi Festival celebrates onggi — Korea's traditional unglazed earthenware — in the city historically recognized as a center of this craft. Held in Ulsan, the festival brings together master potters and artisans who demonstrate wheel-throwing, coil-building, and traditional kiln techniques. Visitors can observe the full onggi-making process, try hands-on clay workshops, and browse vessels ranging from small household pots to large fermentation jars. The festival offers a rare opportunity to see a living craft tradition that underpins Korean fermented food culture, including kimchi and doenjang storage.
Quick highlights
- Watch master potters demonstrate traditional onggi wheel-throwing techniques live.
- Try hands-on clay workshops suitable for all skill levels.
- Browse handcrafted onggi vessels from small cups to large fermentation jars.
- Learn how onggi earthenware supports Korea's iconic fermented food culture.
- Ulsan is historically recognized as a key center of onggi craft.