2025 Lukang Dragon Boat Festival Set to Kick Off on May 30th, Featuring Six Exciting Highlights and Adorable Companions for an Unforgettable Celebration!
2025/5/19
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The much-anticipated 2025 Lukang Dragon Boat Festival is set to take place in the historic town of Lukang from May 30th to June 1st, promising a grand and festive experience. Not sure where to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival this year? Look no further than Lukang! Now in its 48th edition, the Lukang Dragon Boat Festival is widely regarded as Taiwan’s most iconic Dragon Boat Festival celebration and has been recognized by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications as one of Taiwan’s twelve major festivals. This year, the Changhua County Government, in partnership with the Lukang Township Office, the Dragon Boat Races Branch of the Changhua County Sports Committee, local temples, civic organizations, and tourism factories, has curated six major activities that blend heritage, culture, cuisine, and creativity. Everyone across Taiwan is invited to join the festivities from May 30th to June 1st and “snake” their way to Lukang for an unforgettable experience!
The six festival highlights are as follows:
1. Nighttime International Dragon Boat Race – Enjoy the exhilarating dragon boat competitions along the FuLu River, set against the backdrop of a cool evening breeze.
2. Folk Customs Experience – Engage in interactive parent-child activities, including embroidered ball tossing in traditional attire, egg painting and balancing, and the Shengguan Tu, a classic Chinese promotion-themed tabletop game.
3. Land Dragon Boat and Technology Experience – For the first time ever, the festival introduces a “Technological Dragon Boat Canoe Simulation”, enabling children and individuals with disabilities to experience the thrill of dragon boat racing through sensory equipment, promoting inclusivity and universal participation.
4. Lukang Cultural Heritage Guided Tours – Discover Lukang’s rich history through professional guided tours at seven designated attractions, with eight daily time slots offering insights into the town’s deep-rooted culture and traditions.
5. Lukang Small Town Light Festival – Running from May 24th to July 27th, this mesmerizing light show, featuring the beloved LINE FRIENDS minini, illuminates the town nightly from 18:30 to 22:00. Visitors can also enjoy the Riverside Music Festival along the old Lukang River, immersing themselves in a captivating symphony of music and light.
6. LuBen Ceremony – A stunning exhibition featuring 108 tables of exquisitely crafted handicrafts will be held at the Asia Pacific Lukang Resort from May 30th to June 2nd, showcasing masterpieces from Taiwan’s national living treasures and cultural conservationists.
For more details, including event highlights and stamp rally information, please visit the official event website: https://www.dragonboat-festival2025.com.tw/