Illuminating Tradition: Exploring the Lotus Lantern Festival at Taehwa River National Garden, Ulsan
This past weekend, amidst the serene beauty of Taehwa River National Garden in Ulsan, South Korea, I had the pleasure of delving into the vibrant festivities of the Lotus Lantern Festival. As dusk descended, the far end of the garden transformed into a mesmerizing realm of light, color, and cultural celebration. Crafting Light: Lantern Making and Lantern Walks At the heart of the festival were the captivating lantern-making workshops, where visitors of all ages had the opportunity to write a special message on a lantern. Under the guidance of the festival volunteers, people wrote down special messages of hope and prosperity and hung them beneath lanterns to help illuminate their walk home through the park. After crafting the lanterns, people embarked on a enchanting lantern walk through the tranquil pathways of Taehwa River National Garden. Each step revealed a new tableau of shimmering lanterns, casting a soft glow upon the verdant surroundings. It a beautiful sight to see so many people with lanterns weaving their way through the park and along the Taehwa River. Gastronomic Delights: Food Trucks and Culinary Treasures As hunger beckoned, many ventured towards the lively array of food trucks and tents that lined the festival grounds. Here, culinary delights welcomed hungry festival goers, from sweet treats to more savory delights,...
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Celebrating Tradition: The 2024 Full Moon Festival in Ulsan, South Korea
The first full moon of the lunar calendar, occurring on February 24th this year, holds immense cultural significance in Ulsan, South Korea. This traditional celebration, deeply rooted in the region’s heritage, serves as a time for prayers for safety and prosperity in the new year. Across five districts and counties in Ulsan, a variety of events are scheduled to commemorate this auspicious occasion, showcasing the vibrant tapestry of local customs and beliefs. Jung-gu The ‘2024 First Full Moon Cultural Festival’ in Ulsan Jung-gu, organized by the Jung-gu Cultural Center, promises an array of activities at Taehwaeoul Madang and Culture Street. Although lacking the Daljip burning ceremony, Jung-gu offers diverse entertainment starting from 2:30 p.m. Participants can engage in group Yut play, traditional games, and indulge in local delicacies like Burum and Gwibae-ri liquor. Children can also enjoy dalgona and rice cake baking experiences, fostering a sense of community and tradition. Nam-gu Ulsan Nam-gu hosts the ‘2024 First Full Moon Event’ at Taehwa River National Garden Lawn Garden, commencing at 2 p.m. This event, hosted by the Samho-dong Sports Association, features various activities including tug-of-war, yut play, and moonlight prayer ceremonies. The highlight of the evening is the burning of the moon house (Daljip) accompanied by a Jisinnori performance, symbolizing abundance and longevity. Attendees can...
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Ulsan Unwrapped: A Yuletide Adventure Through the City’s Winter Wonderland
In the blink of an eye, Ulsan shed its everyday industrial skin, morphing into a Christmas spectacle that was nothing short of a magical journey through the festive streets. Here’s the lowdown on my rendezvous with the Winter festival in Seongnamdong—a yearly bash that’s the talk of the town and a must-see for anyone with a taste for the extraordinary. A Festive Expedition On the big day itself, I found myself in the heart of the Winter festival...
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Ulsan Immigration Office’s New Location: A Fresh Start for Foreign Residents
Attention to all foreign residents in Ulsan! The Ulsan Immigration Office has recently undergone a significant change – it has officially moved to a brand new location near the police headquarters in Seongandong. This relocation is anticipated to enhance the overall experience for foreigners seeking assistance with visa issues and immigration matters. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of the Ulsan Immigration Office’s new address and provide you with essential information to ease your transition....
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Festivals in June in Ulsan
The festival season is well on it’s way with the past few weekends being loaded with activities to do for the whole family. The next couple of week should be no different with lots of stuff going on around the city. This past weekend was the famous Rose Festival and now as we push into June we have a ton more festivals to check out . The 2023 Ulsan Industrial Festival is taking place on June 4th at...
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The Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival Finally Returned to Ulsan
During the month of February the fires were finally lit across the city of Ulsan for the first time in nearly 3 years. Since the pandemic hit, cultural festivals like this were put on hold for fear a possible outbreak. It was a difficult time for those wishing to celebrate this age-old tradition and for those who love a good bonfire. What is the Daeboreum? This festival dates back to about the Three-Kindoms period in Korea and is usually...
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Ulsan Online is Now on Instagram
If you follow a lot of the Korean food and travel accounts for the Ulsan area, then you will know that there is a lack of information in English for Ulsan outside of our popular facebook group. However, these days more and more people are turning to instagram and TikTok for news and information on Korea. Ulsan Online is a little late to the game but I am trying to correct that this year. View this post on Instagram...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Reservations in Ulsan
As many of you know, the vaccine reservation system has started up this week but there has been some confusion over how to choose the right day to make sure that you get your vaccine on time. Here is a collection of all the information that I have found regarding this issue. Choose your Date Wisely As stated in the pic, registration begins on Aug. 9th to the 18th. The day in which you register is the last digit...
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Ulsan Beaches to Ban Eating and Drinking at Night During the Summer Holidays
Ulsan has made a new administrative order prohibiting eating and drinking at night during the summer holidays to slow the spread of COVID-19. The new rules state that you cannot eat or drink on the beaches from 7 pm to 6 am. Violating this rule will get you a 100,000 won fine. There will be a probationary period from from July 24th to the 30th after that, the full measures will start from July 31st through to August 16th....
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Apartment Fire in Dal-Dong Puts Ulsan in The International News
Around 11:07 pm on Thursday, October 8th 2020 a fire broke out at the Samhwan Art Nouveau Apartment building in Dal-Dong, across from the Lotte Mart. The blaze quickly consumed the 33-story commercial apartment building in a matter of moments due to the heavy winds that night. Immediately, fire crews arrived on the scene and did not stop battling the fire for 16 hours straight. The miraculous part of this story was that there were no casualties that night...
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