Sunday’s Halloween program includes a market from 2 to 9 p.m., a pumpkin light show from 7 to 9 p.m. and a family costume runway beginning at 7:05 p.m. Visitors can find the full schedule on the Kaohsiung tourism website.
Empty stalls at Rueifong Night Market have sparked discussion about rents and online competition, though visitors report a mixed picture, with some food areas still drawing crowds.
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On March 23, 1996, with two US carrier groups sent to the region and ROC soldiers on alert, more than ten million Taiwanese went to the polls. The leading candidates were incumbent KMT president Lee Teng-hui and the DPP’s Peng Ming-min, a veteran democracy activist and former political exile.
Residents in Kaohsiung were surprised after dozens of stingrays appeared overnight in a pond near Chengcing Lake. The rays showed up so suddenly, and in such large numbers, that officials suspect they may have been dumped by a breeder.
Seismic retrofitting work at the Caogong branch of the Kaohsiung Public Library has uncovered historical remains believed to be part of the original Fengshan Township Office, dating back nearly a century. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung inspected the site with local heritage groups and submitted a petition calling to preserve and showcase its historical significance.
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A Kaohsiung restaurant owner received a suspended sentence for allowing her Thai husband to work without authorization. The court found a violation even though he received no wages.
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A Kaohsiung restaurant owner received a suspended sentence for allowing her Thai husband to work without authorization. The court found a violation even though he received no wages.
Musa reflects on performing at Weiwuying, collaborating with Indigenous musicians, and finding a life in music without making fame or profit the goal.
Cooler mornings and evenings are arriving in Kaohsiung as the northeast monsoon strengthens, but the break from the heat is expected to be brief.
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The Education Bureau said it is drafting guidelines to help schools decide when to activate the communication mechanism before formally accepting a case. Outside professionals are expected to be brought in to assist schools, including representatives from principal associations, teacher groups, parent groups, counseling and guidance specialists, and legal professionals.
Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en stated a weekend temple rally with Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu gave her campaign a “major shot in the arm” ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.
Authorities continue to stress that feeding wild monkeys contributes to the problem and are urging the public to avoid direct interaction.




