# Cultural festivals in Yilan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-festivals-in-yilan
> Updated: 2026-08-26T23:14:38.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Cultural festivals in Yilan have highlighted both contemporary youth trends and traditional performing arts.

In August 2026, the Yilan Trend Culture and Art Festival concluded at the Zhongxing Cultural and Creative Park, drawing over 20,000 visitors. The event featured skateboarding, Beyblade tournaments, and an international street dance competition that included participants from Taiwan, France, the United States, and South Korea.

Following this, the upcoming Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival, themed ‘Where All Waters Meet’, is scheduled to take place from October 3 to 11 at the National Center for Traditional Arts. This festival will focus on the connection between humanity and nature through music, dance, and drama from international groups representing India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The event will also include street parades and cultural workshops.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival to be held in Yilan

The 2026 Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival will take place in Yilan from October 3–11, featuring international cultural performances and workshops themed around water and nature.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asia-pacific-traditional-arts-festival-to-be-held-in-yilan

### 2026-08-22: Yilan Trend Culture and Art Festival attracts 20,000 visitors

The 2026 Yilan Trend Culture and Art Festival drew over 20,000 people to Zhongxing Cultural and Creative Park for two days of street dance, skateboarding, and youth culture activities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yilan-trend-culture-and-art-festival-attracts-20000-visitors

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