
Kending Wind Bell Festival
Taipei, Taiwan
January
Lantern Festival
Taipei, Taiwan
February
This festival lasts for five days and people party and let lantern off into the air.
Flying Fish Festival
Lanyu Island, Taiwan
March
This festival is for the boys of the country who all see how many fish they catch and win a competition.
Taiwan Tea Expo
Pinglin, Taiwan
April
This is a festival that you can come and try tea from all over the country. There is also some traditional song and dance for all the tourists to enjoy.
Folkarts Festival
Lukang, Taiwan
April
This is a huge celebration where everyone has a great time and celebrates Matsu’s Birthday.
International Flag and Drum Festival
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
April
Tomb Sweeping Festival
Taipei, Taiwan
April
Sanyi Woodcarving Festival
Sanyi, Taiwan
May
This is the islands woodcarving capital and it’s a chance to be involved in a wood carving competition. There is also some great food for you to try as well.
Dragon Boat Festival
Tainan City, Taiwan
June
This four day festival has long dragon boats race and try to win. The festival is in memory of the suicide of poet Chu Yuan.
Taipei Chinese Food Festival
Taipei, Taiwan
June
Ghost Month Festival
Quianggu, Taiwan
July
Ami Harvest Festival
Hualien, Taiwan
August
This festival has loads of dancing, singing and great local food that everyone who is there comes to enjoy.
Keelung Ghost Festival
Keelung, Taiwan
August
There is a different clan represented every year and they burn water lanterns and open the gates of heel, as they say.
Boat Burning Festival
Donggang, Taiwan
September
This is held every three years and the festival lasts for eight days. The boat is filled with clothing, cars, electronic appliances, etc and its burnt as an offering to Wen Wang-yeh. It’s a great and interesting event.
Yingee Ceramics Festival
Yingee, Taiwan
October