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Taehwagang Maduhee Festival

Taehwagang Maduhee Festival Ended

Jun 19, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026 · Ulsan

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Ulsan or plan around your dates.
DatesJun 19, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026
VenueTaehwagang Riverside and Seongnam-dong Area, Jung-gu, Ulsan
Address518, Taehwagangbukjajeongeo-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan
AdmissionFree
Hours10:00~22:00
Contact+82-52-244-2007~8
Websitewww.ulsanmaduhee.co.kr/

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About

Maduhee is a traditional folk game rooted in Hakseongji, a historical record of Ulsan from the reign of King Yeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty. Through storytelling and historical interpretation, the festival reinforces the tradition and identity of Maduhee while evolving into a community-led tourism festival. By combining summer leisure activities along the Taehwagang River with lively evening programs such as the Chimaek (chicken and beer) Festival, it offers a unique seasonal experience. As the first major summer festival of the year in Korea, the Taehwagang Maduhee Festival provides a venue for community unity through the Maduhee Tug-of-War, in which citizens from across Ulsan take part

Held in the historic downtown area of Jung-gu, Ulsan, the 2026 festival features the grand Maduhee Tug-of-War, Water Tug-of-War on the Taehwagang River, the Chimaek Festival, EDM parties with DJs, ssireum (traditional Korean wrestling) competitions, and a variety of hands-on experiences.

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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization

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