Taipei Travel

Taipei’s “Welcoming the City God” has been Dadaocheng’s grandest event since the Qing Dynasty. A folk saying – “On the thirteenth day of the fifth month, people watch people” –describes the large crowds that gather for the City God’s street procession. The Taipei Xiahai City God Cultural Festival preserves this tradition while emphasizing the sustainability of culture and the environment. This year, themes like fair trade, LGBTQ+ equality, menstrual equity, environmental responsibility, and language equality are incorporated through exhibitions, markets, performances, and lectures. Visitors can enjoy the festivities while engaging with these issues, experiencing the enduring power of faith, and discovering Dadaocheng’s distinctive local character.