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By RK Shih / Staff KAOHSIUNG — One of southern Taiwan’s largest music events returns this weekend with added significance, as the Megaport Festival (大港開唱) celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Pier-2 Art Center (駁二藝術特區) on March 21 and 22. The milestone edition is expected to draw large crowds to the Penglai Port area (蓬萊港區), continuing a broader trend in which major concerts and festivals are driving tourism, hotel demand, and weekend traffic across Kaohsiung. While specific attendance figures have not been officially confirmed, past editions have drawn tens of thousands, and authorities are preparing for another high-impact weekend. Click…
By KHT Staff. Image via Focus Times. KAOHSIUNG — The Dagang Bridge (大港橋) at Kaohsiung Port will temporarily suspend its signature rotation during the upcoming Megaport Festival (大港開唱), as authorities prepare for large crowds in the Pier-2 Art Center (駁二藝術特區) area. According to local event notices reported by Focus Times, the pedestrian bridge will remain stationary on March 21 and 22 to ensure public safety and avoid disruptions during performances. Organizers expect significant foot traffic in the Penglai Port area (蓬萊港區), where the annual music festival will be held. Officials said the decision was made to prevent safety risks associated…
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The roughly six-meter-wide access road near the river, had long served as a key route for residents but remained in poor condition due to overlapping administrative responsibilities
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — Police in Kaohsiung arrested two wanted suspects after a brief vehicle chase in Lingya District (苓雅區), breaking a car window to detain the pair and uncovering drugs inside the vehicle. The incident occurred late March 16, when officers on patrol spotted a white sedan driving without headlights near Siwei 3rd Road (四維三路). Police attempted to stop the vehicle, and the 47-year-old driver initially appeared to comply before suddenly accelerating and fleeing. Officers pursued the car for about one kilometer before intercepting it near Rende Road (仁德路), where they used batons to break a window and…
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Organized by the Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau (高雄市政府觀光局), the festival is rooted in centuries-old militia-style performance traditions, with troupes reenacting coordinated formations inspired by historical defense groups and classical literature. This year’s program features competitive performances by 11 teams from across Taiwan, with a total prize money of NT$2 million.
By RK Shih / Staff KAOHSIUNG — Kaohsiung is narrowing vehicle lanes and adding a protected bicycle lane separated by a parking buffer in a redesign of a section of Yuanzhong Road (援中路) in Nanzih District (楠梓區). The project was carried out during a scheduled road resurfacing effort jointly coordinated by the Kaohsiung Transportation Bureau (高雄市交通局) and the Public Works Bureau (工務局). Officials said the redesign provided an opportunity to reconsider how the roadway’s space is used. Previously, Yuanzhong Road featured two fast lanes and one slower lane in each direction. Some of the lanes were unusually wide, which transportation…
Officers at the scene said Lai appeared disoriented and lethargic. During their search, police said they found amphetamine inside a cigarette pack in the driver’s seat area. A saliva drug test later returned a positive result, according to police.
About 15 domestic and international yacht and marine equipment brands participated, showcasing luxury motor yachts, sailboats, and other recreational watercraft.
