The Kaohsiung Film Festival continues through Oct. 26, with around 200 films and opportunities to hear from filmmakers. Its closing feature brings a local fishing community to the screen.

Fo Guang Shan’s free book fair and vegetarian expo returns Nov. 7–13, with food stalls, art exhibitions and family activities at the Buddha Museum.

A downtown Kaohsiung hotel apologized after inspectors found a National Day poolside event exceeded the evening noise limit. A subsequent check was within the permitted level.

Maria Abe joined the premiere of the wartime short film 1945 at the Kaohsiung Film Festival, making her first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy.

Beyblade X and Pokémon card tournaments are scheduled across Kaohsiung for the Oct. 9–11 Double Ten holiday. Official Beyblade G3 events offer free entry, while three Pokémon league tournaments charge NT$300. Advance registration for the Pokémon events has closed.

Soft Lipa, ABAO and Tizzy Bac lead Takao Rock’s 20-act free lineup on Oct. 10–11, with three waterfront stages at the Music Center.

Ridership at 10 light rail stations near tourist attractions rose 10.69% through September. The OhBear-themed train will continue operating through Oct. 11.

Taiwan’s second Latter-day Saint temple is taking shape in Niaosong, with scaffolding removed from its steeple. Exterior work continues, and dates for public tours and dedication remain unannounced.

Renwu and Ciaotou led district population gains over the past year as Kaohsiung lost more than 16,000 registered residents. Only five of the city’s 38 districts grew.

Mayor Chen Chi-mai wants alternatives to a tentative parking lot plan on part of the former Talee Department Store Wufu site, amid concerns about the neighboring Shinkuchan shopping district.