The 2026 Tainan (臺南) “Ancient Capital International Half Marathon” (2026 臺南古都國際半程馬拉松) began at 5:30 a.m. today, March 1, at the Yonghua Municipal Center (永華市政中心). Organizers reported a record 25,289 registered runners, including 417 overseas participants from 36 countries.

Kaohsiung will stage its third “French Festival in Kaohsiung” on May 22-24, 2026, moving for the first time to Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (衛武營國家藝術文化中心). The city finalized a NT$3.75 million service procurement award on Jan. 30, 2026, formally launching event preparations.

Beyond the food, the event has created a significant spillover effect for nearby attractions, with hotels and small shops in the city center reporting nearly full capacity.

Kaohsiung Health Bureau is expected to conduct a follow-up inspection of the market vendors to ensure hygiene protocols are being met, particularly as the city prepares for a surge in tourism during the upcoming Lunar New Year.

“Donuts costing NT$50 can now go for up to NT$500 online. Or in a bulk discount, a box of six for ‘just’ NT$2,900.” – Formosa TV English News

Kaohsiung officials say the Christmas Festival at Central Park now ranks as southern Taiwan’s largest year-end cultural gathering.

Kaohsiung’s Aozihdi Forest Park [凹子底森林公園] turned into the city’s outdoor living room on November 22–23, 2025. The Kaohsiung Coffee Festival paired with…

This northeastern district of the city is famous for “everything taro,” including taro wine Images via “Taro Ice Street” (芋冰一條街) Facebook…