When someone asks you something about your region, what do you precisely recall? There may be many things that can come up in your mind. For example, your local foods, festivals, souvenirs, and tourist attractions. In addition, in Ulsan, there are too many popular things like other regions, too. Above many things, festivals in Ulsan are famous. Many Ulsan festivals are famous, such as the Ulsan Whale Festival and Cheoyong Culture Festival.

If people in Ulsan think about the festival, they recall Ulsan Whale Festival which has

been celebrated since 1995. This festival is being held in Jangsaengpo where the place is equipped with many things for visitors to see, such as the whale museum, Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise, and Jangsaengpo Whale Life Experience Museum. The variety of sites at the festival will give visitors an extra level of fun and discovery. There are many activities which include water playground, music festival, beer festival, art street, a choir of children, and whale kite flying. These programs make everyone enjoy. Also, this festival is held in 20, Jangsaengpo-ro 288beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan. Admission and participation fee are free for everyone, and there is no age limit to join. Every Year's July, this festival is held for three days. In 2018, Whale Festival was held from July fifth to July eighth.

Second, Cheoyong Culture Festival is also a typical festival of Ulsan. It has been celebrated since 1967, and this year is the 52nd Cheoyong Festival. This festival's purpose is to remember the history and tradition of Ulsan. Not only local people but also other regions' people can enjoy this festival, experience Ulsan culture, and get some knowledge about Ulsan history. Cheoyong Culture Festival is held basis of Cheoyong folktale. There are many variety programs, too. For example, Cheoyong parade, performance, academic seminar, an exhibit about Cheoyong, playing farmer, and other events. It is held in Taehwa River Public Park. Also, it is held every October. Last year, in 2017, Cheoyong Culture Festival was held from October 14th to October 15th. Also, the schedule of this year's Cheoyong festival will become known in some sites.

One participant who participated Cheoyong Culture Festival in 2017 said that when he joined the Cheoyong Culture Festival, just seeing it was really exciting and interesting. Moreover, there were many events that he could experience. While he participated in this festival, he had enjoyed a really great weekend. Before he participated in this festival, he did not know what is Cheoyong. However, after he joined this festival, he experienced something helpful and valuable for him. If someone participates in Ulsan Whale Festival or Cheoyong Culture Festival, he or she can enjoy the festivals for sure.