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<Chujado Yellow Corvina Festival>
Period: From the end of September to the beginning of October
Place: Sites around Chuja-myeon, Jeju City
Organizer: Chuja-myeon Festival Promotion Committee
Visitors can experience the unblemished natural environment of Jeju because unsustainable development has never been carried out in Chujado Island. A cluster of 42 uninhabited and inhabited islands are scattered around the sea, which creates a unique natural attraction.
Chujado Island is recognized as a rich fishing ground, even in Jeju. The yellow corvina, Spanish mackerel, and anchovy caught in Chujado Island are considered the best. Barnacle dish, raw half beak bibimbap, raw black porgy, and raw anchovy are famous wild seafood dishes that people can’t usually find in other areas.
The entire area of Chujado Island is 7.05km², only one 263th of the whole island of Jeju, and the length of the coastline is around 22.8㎞. This small island has such attractions that people can’t get enough of for days and days. Bonggeullesan Mountain, with its height of 85.5m, is located in the northernmost part of Sang-chujado. This mountain is not that tall, but due to its outstanding location just in front of the southern sea, people can see the whole area of Chujado Island from the mountaintop. This is the No. 1 tourist attraction to visit when the weather is clear.
A festival is held every year in September to enjoy yellow corvina when it’s in season. The 3-day festival is packed with events, such as pungeaje (Festival praying for a good haul) and yongwangje (Dragon King Feast), which are rituals held to get big catches of fish and for the safety of fishermen, exhibits of works by Chujado artists, fishing boat parade, and other activities.
People can enjoy scenic views of Chujado Island, taste fresh seafood, and experience Jeju’s unique traditional culture. Visitors can participate in the Spanish mackerel and yellow corvina tasting event, seafood grilling and eating, and yellow corvina picking. They can also experience the striking needle bar, net weaving, yellow corvina weaving, gaetbadang bareut catching, family fishing, and Chuja Olle Trail.
Chujado Island is home to a variety of cultures. There is a shrine to General Choe Yeong within a short walking distance, just outside the venue at Sang-chuja port. In the time of Gongmin of Goryeo, General Choe Yeong headed to Jeju to settle the Revolt of Mokho. He was forced to stay there, and so he taught the villagers advanced fishing skills. The villagers then built a shrine for him to commemorate his good deeds.
While waiting for the boat to the Jeju cruise terminal, people can take a stroll on the Jeju Olle 18-1 route and enjoy a different view of the island. This 18km trail is designed for visitors to enjoy the sight of the beautiful islands and the sea.
