Festivals in Dodong
Dodong, Ulleungdo
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Festivals in Dodong is an annual cultural celebration held in the fishing village of Dodong on Ulleungdo Island, South Korea. The event showcases the island's maritime heritage through traditional rituals, local food, and community performances. It takes place over several days in the summer, drawing both residents and visitors to the harbourfront.
What to expect
- Opening ceremony with a traditional shamanic rite for safe fishing and abundant catches, held at Dodong Harbour.
- Live performances of Ulleungdo's folk songs and drumming, featuring local troupes in colourful hanbok.
- Tasting booths offering freshly grilled squid, hoddeok (sweet pancakes), and Ulleungdo's signature sanchae bibimbap.
- Hands-on workshops where visitors can make squid-drying racks or weave fishing nets under the guidance of village elders.
- Evening lantern float on the harbour, where paper lanterns are released into the sea with written wishes.
- Night market with stalls selling local crafts, dried seafood, and soju made from island-grown potatoes.
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