Ulsan Tour

Cheoyong Mask represents a mythical character named Cheoyong. According to legend, Cheoyong was the son of the Dragon King of the East Sea and drove away an evil spirit who seduced his wife. As a result, Cheoyong masks came to be used in rituals to ward off evil and Cheoyongmu(Dance of Cheoyong) was performed in the royal court as a ceremony to pray for the peace of the country. Currently, the mask is used in performances at the Cheoyong Cultural Festival.

Byeongyeong in Ulsan is an iron-producing area where weapons have been made for a long time. The skills and techniques used in the process were applied to the production of daily supplies such as knives and pipes, making the area famous forits fine metal crafts. Ornamental silver knives, which are now simply used for decoration, were a weapon for women to protect themselves and for high-ranking officials to detect poison in their food.

Onggi, pottery made with a traditional manufacturing process, has a breathable surface. Thus, food stored in an onggi stays fresh and clean without contamination for a long time.

Cloisonné craft can apply to a wide range of items such as traditional jewelry including women’s ornaments and twin rings, gold and silver accessories, kitchen utensils, modern jewelry, and even interior items.