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Halloween festivities in Taiwan

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Various Halloween-themed events are scheduled across Taiwan for late October 2026. In Kinmen, the Jincheng Township Office is hosting the ‘2026 Jincheng Halloween – Fantasy Circus Paradise’ at the Houpu Business District, featuring a costume parade, treasure hunts, and themed photo spots. In Taipei, the ‘Fox Blessing Town: Witch Market 2026’ is set for the Longshan Cultural and Creative Base, focusing on handmade crafts and subculture. Kaohsiung is hosting an upgraded celebration at Weiwuying National Park from October 30 to November 1. This event includes a 22-meter giant pumpkin exhibition utilizing 360-degree animation projection technology, themed photo zones, and costume parades. The festival also features performances from children’s media brands and a creative market with over 250 stalls. Local authorities have coordinated traffic controls and recommended the use of public transportation to manage expected crowds. Local government initiatives are also utilizing the holiday to promote social welfare and community engagement. In Taoyuan, the Social Affairs Bureau organized a ‘Doing Good Without Trickery’ public welfare lottery market, featuring over 20 organizations including social welfare groups, sheltered workshops, and multicultural vendors representing Thai and Vietnamese communities. In Keelung, Deputy Mayor Chiu Pei-lin led a Halloween parade for children from the Keelung City Disability Welfare Service Center to enhance social participation and provide a safe festive experience. Large-scale celebrations also occurred in New Taipei City and Hsinchu County. The “2026 Fuzhong What the Hell” event in New Taipei City featured a parade with over 100 creative costume groups and a costume competition with prizes totaling 200,000 TWD. In Zhubei City, the “2026 Zhubei Halloween Dance Carnival” drew approximately 30,000 attendees to the Cultural Park, featuring fire dance performances and a themed amusement area.

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