Just as leaves in South Korea begin to turn yellow and red, the annual Whale Festival returns to Ulsan for its 28th edition from Sept 26-29.
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Just as leaves in South Korea begin to turn yellow and red, the annual Whale Festival returns to Ulsan for its 28th edition from Sept 26-29. With the concept of “The Dream Of Jangsaengpo, The Hope Of Ulsan”, the festival will bring together dazzling media art performances, live entertainment, and interactive activities to celebrate the rich history of Jangsaengpo and its unique relationship between humans and whales.
This fishing village gained prominence in the 1970s for its thriving whaling industry, which continued until 1986 when the International Whaling Commission (IWC) banned commercial whaling. The area became a cultural destination after the Whale Museum opened its doors in 2005 and the area was named a special district in 2008. There, visitors can now enjoy the Jangsaengpo Cultural Warehouse, the Whale Culture Village, whale-watching cruise trips, and the…