# Regional cultural and religious festivals in Taiwan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-cultural-and-religious-festivals-in-taiwan > Updated: 2026-09-12T15:07:15.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Various regional cultural, community, and religious festivals continue across Taiwan. In Taichung, the 11th Taichung International Street Dance Carnival is ongoing, featuring international troupes from Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand performing across multiple districts. In Changhua, the Traditional Opera Festival has opened to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Changhua Confucian Temple, showcasing performances such as Northern and Southern Guan music, Gezaixi, and glove puppetry. Meanwhile, Yilan continues to host community achievement and recycling exhibitions to promote environmental awareness. Other recent cultural and social highlights include the 29th Global Life Lovers Medal ceremony in Taipei, which honored 23 international recipients, and a ceramic sculpture exhibition titled ‘Accumulated Power’ by artist Lin Jia-xuan at the Beigang Cultural Center in Yunlin. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Taoyuan hosts major folk religious festivals and international cultural exchanges Taoyuan hosted major cultural events, including the Tudigong International Folk Art Festival with Malaysian participation and the 3,165th anniversary celebrations at the Taoyuan Jiang Taigong Temple. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taoyuan-hosts-major-folk-religious-festivals-and-international-cultural-exchanges ### 2026-09-12: Regional news updates from Taiwan and Japan Recent reports cover diverse topics including rising living costs in Japan, agricultural damage in Taiwan, community and life awards, and public health warnings regarding kidney stones. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/changhua-dairy-cattle-festival-launches-to-promote-local-livestock --- Cite as: Regional cultural and religious festivals in Taiwan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-cultural-and-religious-festivals-in-taiwan