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Magong Summer Open-Air Film Festival Postponed to August 27-30 Due to Weather

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 Magong Summer Open-Air Film Festival in Penghu has been postponed due to unstable weather conditions.
  • The event, originally scheduled for August 21-22 and 28-29, will now take place from August 27 to 30.
  • Safety and viewing quality are prioritized, with free popcorn, drinks, and limited edition fans offered to attendees.

The Magong Summer Open-Air Film Festival, initially set for August 21-22 and 28-29, has been rescheduled to August 27-30 due to persistent unstable weather in Penghu. Strong southwest winds and a low-pressure system have created unpredictable conditions, prompting the Magong City Office to postpone the event for the safety and viewing experience of attendees.

The festival will still be held at the Penghu International Plaza, with films starting at 7:30 PM each night. The adjusted schedule includes "The Bad Guys 2" on August 28, "SูŠูƒุง, the Reindeer Adventure: Beyond the Northern Lights" on August 29, and "Toy Story 4" on August 30. The film "Meow's Scam Group" will be shown on August 27.

Weather cannot be predicted, but event safety cannot be left to chance.

โ€” Huang Chien-chungMagong Mayor Huang Chien-chung explaining the decision to postpone the film festival.

Magong Mayor Huang Chien-chung emphasized that while weather is unpredictable, safety is paramount. "Happiness is just a few days late, it won't be missed," he stated, encouraging families and tourists to enjoy the films. The event will continue to offer limited-edition "White Rotten Cat - Cool Cool Commemorative Fans" to the first 400 attendees each night, along with free popcorn and drinks. Prizes, including picnic mats, will also be given away during trivia sessions. The planned display of 16 large inflatable figures will proceed if weather permits, with safety being the top priority for any adjustments.

Happiness is just a few days late, it won't be missed.

โ€” Huang Chien-chungMagong Mayor Huang Chien-chung reassuring the public about the rescheduled film festival.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.