Megaport has grown from an indie-focused gathering into one of southern Taiwan’s most prominent live music events, and organizers say Hsieh’s return, 20 years after the festival’s launch, shows both the event’s longevity and its expanding draw.

Just 238 contestants advanced to the final round after successfully throwing six consecutive “yes” results with jiaobei (筊杯), or crescent-shaped wooden divination blocks, during the preliminary heats held throughout the Lunar New Year period.

By constantly remembering the past, Taiwan reaffirms its commitment to protecting freedom for future generations. 

The finale event of the 2026 Kaohsiung Winter Amusement Park, titled “Great Harbor Youth Defense Team” (大港青年防衛隊), attracted more than 80,000 visitors over two days, with the popular “Tokusatsu Miniature City” (特攝微縮城市) exhibition set to relocate to Kaohsiung MRT’s Central Park Station (中央公園站) for an extended display.

Zoo officials said Zhao Hai, born on Nov. 24, 2006, reached an advanced age equivalent to about 90 in human years

Calls grow for water-play facilities to remain open at least through October, as reports say from 2020-2024, Kaohsiung recorded the nation’s highest potential economic losses from heat exposure.

Performance event highlighting music and traditions from Taiwan’s Caribbean diplomatic allies is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, at the Pier Garden (渡船頭啤酒花園), organizers announced.

An exhibit of the “Tentacles” art attack series by Filthy Luker and Pedro Estrellas is now on display at Kaohsiung’s Chengcing Lake Tourist Center.

By Li Shu-yuSource: The News Lens (關鍵評論網) TAINAN —A cram school in Annan District, Tainan (台南市安南區) has been fined after an incident…

One possible solution is the introduction of a regular “thinking hour” in schools. This would be a quiet period where students are given time to think freely, without assignments, screens, or specific instructions. At first, such silence might feel uncomfortable or unproductive. Over time, however, it could help students become more comfortable with their own thoughts and encourage creativity, curiosity, and independent problem-solving.