Festivals & Events
Explore Taiwan's most iconic religious festivals and folk celebrations.
Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage
Taiwan's most unique Mazu pilgrimage, with an unpredictable route and thousands of devotees walking together.
Qingshan King Festival
A major annual event in Wanhua, Taipei, featuring vibrant night processions and parade troupes.
Wangye Worship & Welcoming King Festival
The triennial Welcoming King Festival, sending off the Royal Lords who patrol on behalf of Heaven.
Lunar New Year Customs
Lunar New Year is Taiwan's most important traditional holiday, filled with meaningful customs from reunion dinners to red envelopes.
Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage
The Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage is Taiwan's largest religious event, recognized by Discovery as one of the world's three great religious festivals.
Yanshui Beehive Fireworks
The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival is one of the world's most thrilling folk celebrations.
Zhongyuan Ghost Festival
The Ghost Festival in the 7th lunar month is one of Taiwan's most distinctive religious observances.
Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival marks the grand finale of Lunar New Year celebrations.
Jiao Festival (Community Purification Ritual)
A grand community prayer ceremony combining fasting, universal salvation rites, and thanksgiving to the gods — one of Taiwan's most magnificent religious celebrations.