The 4th Jeju Onggi Kiln Ritual/Festival 2014
“Embracing, Jeju, Jeju Onggi”
Date: (Thu) 13 ~ (Sun) 16 November 2014
Venue: Muyoung-ro 254 Street 3-1, Mureung-ri, Daejeong-eup (near Gobachi-Noranggul Kiln)
Supervision-host: Jeju Onggi Transmission and Preservation Society
Sponsor: Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Jeju Culture & Art Foundation, the Federation of Artistic and Cultural Organization of Korea –Jeju Association, Mureung-2ri village community, Global Inner Peace
Making Jeju traditional pottery, "Onggi," is based on Jeju’s "Sunoreum" (village cooperative labor) spirit. It is organized by the economic communities known as ‘gye’ and together a "gul" (kiln) is made. The local character of this tradition needs to be protected and kept sustainable as a traditional cultural resource. The organizers hope to ensure this through the We would like to promote it through this through this unique festival. Everyone is welcome.
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