Time:
June 16 (Lunar calendar April 29), 2023 – July 9 (Lunar calendar May 22), 2023Event 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.”
Phone: 02-25580346; 0958-064238
Email: ing.tai.wu@gmai.com
Website: http://www.tpecitygod.org/
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-Huan1. 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
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) |
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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