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.
Period
08.06.2014 ~ 08.08.2014
Address
Jeodong-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 울릉군 울릉읍 저동리 48-11
Location
Ulleung-gun area (Jeodonghang Port)
Telephone
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-790-6391,
+82-54-790-6374 (Korean)
Referred from : KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION (http://visitkorea.or.kr)
