Parade of the God of Medicine
Apr 2010 (annual)
Taiwan
The spectacular celebrations to honour the God of Medicine are spread throughout more than 160 temples in Taiwan. Festivities are particularly fervent at Pao Sheng in Taipei and the Temple of…

Taipei Chinese Food Festival
Jun 2010 (annual)
Taipei World Trade Centre, Taipei
The Taipei Chinese Food Festival at the Taipei World Trade Centre puts the majority of its world counterparts to shame. The themes of its food pavilions have been imaginatively chosen, its…

Confucius' Birthday / National Teacher's Day
Sep 2010 (annual)
Taipei Confucian Temple, Taipei
The birthday of the great sage and scholar Confucius is venerated throughout China as 'National Teacher's Day', in honour of his didactic contributions and work.

Ghost Month Festival and Quianggu
Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)
Taiwan -
In Taiwan, the spirits of the dead return during the Ghost Month Festival and Quianggu for the seventh month of the lunar calendar. They demand sacrifice, entertainment and appeasement from…

Moon Festival
Oct 2010 (annual)
Taipei -
The Taiwanese celebrate the year's finest moon with cakes and contemplation.Before Taiwan became the powerhouse of high technology that it is today it was essentially an agricultural region…