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East and West Matrons Guarding All Corners
Gods Gather in Old Chihkan

Celebrating Tainan's 400th anniversary, the "Chihkan Hallow Festival 2024" will bring year-round festivities to the city. Hosted by the Grand Mazu Temple, this fifth edition of the festival shines a spotlight on Taiwan's beloved Heavenly Matron Mazu, and invites the Catholic Holy Mother, Virgin Mary, to join the celebration. As the grand finale of Tainan's 400-year celebrations, this event transcends cultural and spiritual boundaries, uniting people and deities in an one-of-a-kind cultural feast.

Curatorial Unit

Chihkanfriends in Tainan

Chihkanfriends in Tainan is located in a vibrant metropolitan area rich in cultural and educational resources. However, as the district's development tilts toward cultural heritage tourism, the bond between local residents and this historic site has gradually weakened. After its establishment, the team is committed to collaborating with various stakeholders. They aim to turn local knowledge and cultural heritages into resources for on-site learning. On the other hand, they also encourage residents to participate in the shared learning experiences, in the hope of creating a space that evolves alongside their local culture. By strengthening community bonds through this model, a solid foundation is laid for future business development. Echoing the thriving commercial scene of Chihkan 400 years ago, the project aims to revitalize and renew Chihkan's cultural legacy, creating a vibrant space with a shared vision.

bike market

"Bike Market" is a vigorous team committed to revitalizing old street districts. Eager to inject lively vibes into Tainan, this team consists of young residents from the Rice Street area, including a B&B owner, a Taiwan Power Company engineer, a writer, a visual designer, and even a prison guard. Despite their hectic professional lives, they join forces during their spare time in brainstorming and utilize their diverse talents to create fun and memorable projects for their hometown.

Cooperative Partners

Patron Temple|Grand Mazu Temple
Guiding Unit| Ministry of Culture
Organizers|Chihkanfriends in Tainan
Co-Organizers | Cultural Affairs Bureau, Tainan City Government, Bureau of Tourism, Tainan City Government, Bureau of Economic Development, Tainan City Government
Collaborators |Catholic Tainan Diocese, Dongmen Catholic Church, Chaoxing Palace Wenlin Temple, North District Office, Tainan City, Central and Western District Office, Tainan City, Mugo Music
Designated Hotel|Wei-Yat Grand Hotel
Executive Unit|bi-ke in Tainan

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