Time:
For the year 2023, June 16 to July 1 (Lunar calendar: April 29 to May 14)
Event Location :
Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple & Dihua Street Business District
Introduction:
Contact: Wu, Meng-Huan
Phone: 02-25580346; 0958-064238
Email: ing.tai.wu@gmai.com
Website: http://www.tpecitygod.org/
Advisor: Taipei City Government
Organizer: Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
Co-organizer: Department of Civil Affairs of Taipei City Government, Department of Information and Tourism of Taipei City Government, Department of Cultural Affairs of Taipei City Government, and Taipei City Datong District Office
For the year 2023, June 16 to July 1 (Lunar calendar: April 29 to May 14)
Event Location :
Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple & Dihua Street Business District
Introduction:
The Welcome to the City of God has been the biggest event in Dadaocheng since the Qing Dynasty. A saying describing this grand occassion goes, “on May 13th, all people can see is people.” Each year, the Taipei Xia-Hai City God Cultural Festival is not only a continuation of the tradition, but also the intention to continue the tradition, culture, and environment. In addition to being a patron City God protecting the city, he is also the god of justice, safeguarding minorities and protecting social injustice. In this year, in addition to the City God Birthday Ceremony, there will be fair trade, equality rights for the gays and lesbians, menstruation equality, a friendly environment, language environment, rectifying names of remote places, etc. The festivals will present various activities including exhibitions, water tours, fairs, performances, lectures, and more to allow people to understand their meanings in a casual manner. In addition to having fun, people can also learn more about the folk culture, experiencing the power of its religious legacy and the feature industries of Dadaocheng.
【Nuan-Nuan Longevity Flea Market 】 June 16~June 18 13:00-19:00 Yongle Plaza
Local association stores in the community are going to co-sponsor this Birthday Fair, in which handcrafts of Dadaocheng local people, DIYs, Traditional Chinese medicine, Taiwanese tea, the clothing industry and various stores are gathered together to celebrate the City of God.
【Dadaocheng Birthday Banquet 】 June 17 14:00 Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
Local shops and artisans are going to offer their products to the City God as birthday presents, including specially made pastries, City God specials, limited editions of City God coffees, and artisans’ tools. They are going to thank the City God for his protection and pray to him to bless them with prosperity in their businesses.
【Xia-Hai City God Dragon Boat Pilgrimage, Patrolling Dadaocheng 】June 18 14:00 Dadaocheng
It has been held for more than 6 years and gradually became a tradition in Dadaocheng. Before the birthday of the City God, he will be invited to patrol around his mother city – Taipei and Tamshui River. Led by the dragon boats, the worship of the river will be held. In addition, tributes will be given to the painting “Rowing Dragon Boats,” by Mr. Cai Xue-Xi in 1930. After landing, the pilgrims will return to the Xia-Hai City God Temple on parade.
【Birthday Puppet Theater】June 18 14:00, 17:00 Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
With the endeavor of Chen Hsi-Huang, a native of Tongan, the Chen Hsi-huang Traditional Puppet Troupe dedicates itself to the heritage of glove puppetry. They are going to perform puppet shows to gratify the god, actualizing the primal original goal of the puppet theater.
【Incense and Legacy Fair 】 June 24-June 25 13:00-19:00 Yongle Plaza
With the collaboration with Red – menstruation rights, Okogreen – fair trade, My Hong-Te – an app, Want Show Laundry, FNG – For Next Generation, JIN GARDEN, and SDGs partners of Xiahai City God Temple, and small Taiwanese farmers, Blue Magpie Tea and more are going to uphold the Xiahai City God Temple and City God’s support of minorities, equality and human rights. We welcome visitors to the fair and uphold human rights.
【Island Languages Concert】June 24- 15:00-20:0, June 25 14:00-17:00 Yongle Plaza
Performers speaking different languages on this island are going to perform in this concert to celebrate the City God’s birthday and manifest the tolerance of diversity on this island. Indigenous peoples, new immigrants, Minnan, Hakka, and Mainlanders will perform in their mother tongues to allow different tongues to speak up on this island.
【Welcome the City God in May (Procession) 】June 30
In ancient times , there is an old saying that on May 13 of the lunar calendar, people insisted together on the procession of the City God. With the endeavor of Xuan She, a local group, they will work together to sustain this tradition.
【Xia-Hai City God’s Birthday Banquet 】 July 1
Arranged by Xuan She, a local group, a birthday feast will be held to celebrate the City God’s birthday. People are invited to the feast to experience and learn more about Beiguan culture. Going to the banquet, people can wish the City God together and pray for his blessing.
【City God Temple in the Eyes of Artists, a Special Exhibition 】June 16-July 9
In the 1920s, the New Cultural Movement emerged. Many artists regarded the City God as a motif in their works, recording the moment in history with different means. For example, Yang Yuyu’s paintings and sculptures of “Seventh Lord and the Eighth Lord,” Ran In-Ting’s “Yongle Market,” Zhang Cai’s photographs of the City God’s procession, etc, are still regarded as the inspirations of many artists.
【Nuan-Nuan Longevity Flea Market 】 June 16~June 18 13:00-19:00 Yongle Plaza
Local association stores in the community are going to co-sponsor this Birthday Fair, in which handcrafts of Dadaocheng local people, DIYs, Traditional Chinese medicine, Taiwanese tea, the clothing industry and various stores are gathered together to celebrate the City of God.
【Dadaocheng Birthday Banquet 】 June 17 14:00 Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
Local shops and artisans are going to offer their products to the City God as birthday presents, including specially made pastries, City God specials, limited editions of City God coffees, and artisans’ tools. They are going to thank the City God for his protection and pray to him to bless them with prosperity in their businesses.
【Xia-Hai City God Dragon Boat Pilgrimage, Patrolling Dadaocheng 】June 18 14:00 Dadaocheng
It has been held for more than 6 years and gradually became a tradition in Dadaocheng. Before the birthday of the City God, he will be invited to patrol around his mother city – Taipei and Tamshui River. Led by the dragon boats, the worship of the river will be held. In addition, tributes will be given to the painting “Rowing Dragon Boats,” by Mr. Cai Xue-Xi in 1930. After landing, the pilgrims will return to the Xia-Hai City God Temple on parade.
【Birthday Puppet Theater】June 18 14:00, 17:00 Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
With the endeavor of Chen Hsi-Huang, a native of Tongan, the Chen Hsi-huang Traditional Puppet Troupe dedicates itself to the heritage of glove puppetry. They are going to perform puppet shows to gratify the god, actualizing the primal original goal of the puppet theater.
【Incense and Legacy Fair 】 June 24-June 25 13:00-19:00 Yongle Plaza
With the collaboration with Red – menstruation rights, Okogreen – fair trade, My Hong-Te – an app, Want Show Laundry, FNG – For Next Generation, JIN GARDEN, and SDGs partners of Xiahai City God Temple, and small Taiwanese farmers, Blue Magpie Tea and more are going to uphold the Xiahai City God Temple and City God’s support of minorities, equality and human rights. We welcome visitors to the fair and uphold human rights.
【Island Languages Concert】June 24- 15:00-20:0, June 25 14:00-17:00 Yongle Plaza
Performers speaking different languages on this island are going to perform in this concert to celebrate the City God’s birthday and manifest the tolerance of diversity on this island. Indigenous peoples, new immigrants, Minnan, Hakka, and Mainlanders will perform in their mother tongues to allow different tongues to speak up on this island.
【Welcome the City God in May (Procession) 】June 30
In ancient times , there is an old saying that on May 13 of the lunar calendar, people insisted together on the procession of the City God. With the endeavor of Xuan She, a local group, they will work together to sustain this tradition.
【Xia-Hai City God’s Birthday Banquet 】 July 1
Arranged by Xuan She, a local group, a birthday feast will be held to celebrate the City God’s birthday. People are invited to the feast to experience and learn more about Beiguan culture. Going to the banquet, people can wish the City God together and pray for his blessing.
【City God Temple in the Eyes of Artists, a Special Exhibition 】June 16-July 9
In the 1920s, the New Cultural Movement emerged. Many artists regarded the City God as a motif in their works, recording the moment in history with different means. For example, Yang Yuyu’s paintings and sculptures of “Seventh Lord and the Eighth Lord,” Ran In-Ting’s “Yongle Market,” Zhang Cai’s photographs of the City God’s procession, etc, are still regarded as the inspirations of many artists.
Contact: Wu, Meng-Huan
Phone: 02-25580346; 0958-064238
Email: ing.tai.wu@gmai.com
Website: http://www.tpecitygod.org/
| Date | Lunar Calendar | Day | Time | Program | Event Location | Note |
| June 16-June 18 | April 29-May 1 | Fri-Sun | 13:00~19:00 | Birthday Fair | Yongle Plaza | |
| June 16-July9 | April 29-May 22 | Fri-Sun | Not decided yet | City God Temple in the Eyes of Artists, a Special Exhibition | Not decided yet | |
| June 17 | April30 | Sat | 14:00 | Dadaocheng Birthday Banquet | Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple | |
| June 18 | May 1 | Sun | 14:00 | Xia-Hai City God Dragon Boat Pilgrimage, Patrolling Dadaocheng | Dadaocheng Wharf | |
| June 18 | May 1 | Sun | 14:00 17:00 |
Birthday Puppet Theater | Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple | |
| June 24-June 25 | May 7-May 8 | Sat-Sun | 13:00~19:00 | Incense and Legacy Fair | Yongle Plaza | |
| June 24-June 25 | May 7-May 8 | Sat-Sun | 15:00~20:00 14:00~17:00 |
Island Languages Concert | Yongle Plaza | |
| June 30 | May 13 | Fri | Not decided yet | Welcome the City God on May (Procession) | Dadaocheng Area | |
| July1 | May 14 | Sat | Not decided yet | Xia-Hai City God’s Birthday Banquet | Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple Square |
Advisor: Taipei City Government
Organizer: Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
Co-organizer: Department of Civil Affairs of Taipei City Government, Department of Information and Tourism of Taipei City Government, Department of Cultural Affairs of Taipei City Government, and Taipei City Datong District Office
