Time:
June 16 (Lunar calendar April 29), 2023 – July 9 (Lunar calendar May 22), 2023

Event Location : 
 Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple and surrounding areas (No. 61 Dihua Street, Datong District, Taipei City) 

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. 
In this year’s City God’s birthday, he decided to “celebrate his own birthday himself.” He is going to transform himself into a DJ and turn Dadaocheng into a mixer and keyboard. Come and have fun in this “2023 Taipei Xia-Hai City God Cultural Festival – City God’s Birthday Ritual.” 
 
【 Week 1 】
1. Birthday Fair
Time: 18 11:00-19:00, June 16-June 18  Venue: Yongle Plaza
2.  Entertain the Deity – A Taiwanese Opera by Minkuan Taiwanese Opera Troupe
Time: 14:30-19:00, June 17-June 18   Venue: Yongle Plaza
3. Dadaocheng Birthday Banquet
Time: 14:00, June 18   Venue: Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
4. Xia-Hai City God Dragon Boat Pilgrimage and Patrolling Dadaocheng
Time: 14:00-17:00, June 18  Venue: Dadaocheng Wharf and Dihua Street

【 Week 2 】
1. Incense and Legacy Fair
Time: 11:00-19:00, June 24-June 25  Venue: Yongle Plaza
2. Island Languages Concert
Time: 17:45-21:30, June 24, and 14:00-18:00, June 25  Venue: Yongle Plaza

【 Week 3 】
1.  Welcome the City God on May (Procession)
Time: June 30      Venue: Datong District, Taipei City
2. Xia-Hai City God’s Birthday Banquet – 2023 Xia Hai City God’s Birthday Ritual 
Time: 1700, July 1  Venue: Xia-Hai City God’s Birthday Banquet 
3. Emperor Liang Wishes the City God a Happy Birthday Ritual
Time: 8:00-17:00, July 1-July 5  Venue: Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple

【Other exciting activities 】
1. “The City God’s Birthday Ritual – Sound of Life at Dadaocheng” – A special exhibition
Time: 11:00-18:00, June 16 – July 9 
(Closed on Monday and Tuesday)
Venue: SIDOLI RADIO (No. 245, Changan West Road, Datong District, Taipei City) 
2. “Yarns and Yarns – Yarn City God Temple” – A Special Exhibition
Time: 11:00-22:00, June 3 – June 25    
Venue: Y19, Taipei City Mall
3. “Follow the City God and Read the Humanistic Landscape of Dadaocheng at Night” – A Lecture
Time: 18:30-20:00, June 16 
Venue: Kimotsi Bookstore (No. 5, Lane 41, Chifeng Street, Datong District, Taipei City) 
4.  “Wandering in the Terrain of the City God” – A Guided Tour
Time: 14:00-16:00, June 16    
Venue: Dadaocheng
5.  “Sound of the City God’s Procession – Dadaocheng’s Musical Troupe Culture” - A Guided Tour
Time: 13:30-16:00, June 16    
Venue: Dadaocheng
 
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 11:00-19:00 Birthday Fair  Yongle Plaza  
June 17-June 18 April 30-May  Sat-Sun 14:30-19:00 “Entertain the Deity – A Taiwanese Opera” by Minkuan Taiwanese Opera Troupe  Yongle Plaza  
June 18 May 1 Sun 14:00 Dadaocheng Birthday Banquet Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple  
June 18 May 1 Sun 14:00-17:00 Xia-Hai City God Dragon Boat Pilgrimage, Patrolling Dadaocheng Dadaocheng Wharf and Dihua Street  
June 24-June 25 May 7-May 8 Sat-Sun 11:00~19:00 Incense and Legacy Fair  Yongle Plaza  
June 24-June 25 May 7-May 8 Sat-Sun 17:45~21:30
14:00~18:00		 Island Languages Concert Yongle Plaza  
June 30 May 13 Fri   Welcome the City God on May (Procession) Datong District, Taipei City   
July1 May 14 Sat 17:00~ Xia-Hai City God’s Birthday Banquet  Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple Square  
July1-July5 May 14-May 18 Sat-Wed 8:00~17:00 Emperor Liang Wishes the City God a Happy Birthday Ritual  Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple  
Other exciting activities 
June 3 – July 9 April 16- May 22 Sat-Sun 11:00~22:00 “Yarns and Yarns – Yarn City God Temple” – A Special Exhibition  Y19 Taipei City Mall   
June 16 – July 9 April 22- May 22 Fri-Sun 11:00~18:00 “The City God’s Birthday Ritual – Sound of Life at Dadaocheng” – A special exhibition  SIDOLI RADIO 
(Closed on Monday and Tuesday) 		  
June 16 April 29 Fri 13:30~16:00 “Sound of the City God’s Procession – Dadaocheng’s Musical Troupe Culture” – A Guided Tour  Dadaocheng  
June 16 April 29 Fri 14:00~16:00 “Wandering in the Terrain of the City God” – A Guided Tour  Dadaocheng  
June 16 April 29 Fri 18:30~20:00 “Follow the City God and Read the Humanistic Landscape of Dadaocheng at Night” – A Lecture  Kimotsi Bookstore 
 
 
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