Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported
The grand religious festival "Taiwan Exclusive – Ghosts & Deities Legend" in Chiayi County is about to begin. The event kicks off on August 19, 20, and 21 with the lighting ceremony of the "Lantern Night Parade" at Bu-Dai Jiande Temple. This will be followed by a series of ghost- and deity-themed activities, including the "Dashiye Cultural Festival" at Minxiong Dashiye Temple from September 11 to 13, and the "Vibrant Spirits Welcome Dashiye" creative street parade on September 8. It’s Ghost Month—don’t be scared, as the divine energy keeps you safe.
Guogou Jiande Temple – Lantern Night Parade Lighting Ceremony. (Photo / Taiwan Exclusive – Ghosts & Deities Legend)
[Event Highlights]
Ghosts & Deities Performances
Special performance acts include Yu Yi Percussion Performing Arts Troupe vs. Yu Yi Taiko Drum Troupe, Bubble Family, Wen Xiang Dance Troupe, Hu Theatre (W.H.O Theatre), Tsao-Tun Kids, Wen Hanlong, and creative improvisational performances.
Hu Theatre
A troupe formed by a group of young people passionate about yo-yos and diabolos, featuring unconventional performance styles beyond traditional acrobatics. Blending physical movement with theatrical art concepts, they offer audiences a never-before-seen world of yo-yo and diabolo performances.
Ghosts & Deities Fun
Join entertaining ghost-themed games such as “Lighting the Way for King Li” and the “Ghosts & Deities Carnival”. Complete the challenges to win limited-edition tattoo sleeves (only 500 available).
Ghosts & Deities Special Exhibition
Tattoo & body art special exhibition by "Taipei Endless Tattoo × Taichung Du Tattoo"
Ghosts & Deities Handicrafts
Daily limited DIY activities: “Peaceful Paper-Cutting” and “Peaceful Five-Color Threads”
[Special Offers]
Get a raffle ticket when you spend over NT$200 at any of the following partner shops.
Bu-Dai – Black Skin Seafood Restaurant, Black Skin Rice Balls, Zhengxin Aquatic Products
Puzi – Qing Appointment Dining, Huang Shuqing, One-Person Restaurant, AYI’s Vegetarian Restaurant – Pusu Zhai Fang Puzi Branch (AYI’s)
Dongshi – Yushunfeng Peanut Sightseeing Factory
Minxiong – 14th Jia Cai Tou | Jun Cooked Food, Ao Yan Noodles, Minxiong Kumquat Sightseeing Factory / Kumquat Farm, Cap Show Time Capsule Sightseeing Factory
Xikou – Yongfang Birdie Cake
Dalin – Glen Bakery
Hu Theatre yo-yo performance. (Photo / Taiwan Exclusive – Ghosts & Deities Legend)
【Info】
◎ Lantern Night Parade
August 19–21 (Lunar June 28–30)
Bu-Dai Guogou Jiande Temple Lantern Night Parade: 16:00–22:00
Address: No. 30, Guogou Xishi, Xi’an Li, Budai Township, Chiayi County
◎ The Dashiye Cultural Festival in Mínxióng
9/8(Lunar July 18)
Creative Street Parade at Mínxióng Dashiye Temple 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
September 11–13 (Lunar July 21–23)
Mínxióng Dashiye Cultural Festival 4:00 PM–7:00 PM