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Yilan Children's Festival Offers Free Entry for Indigenous Visitors, Features Cultural Performances

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival will feature a "Kid's Bubble Party" on July 29 and offer free admission to Indigenous people on August 1.
  • Indigenous groups, including the Amis and Atayal, will perform traditional songs and dances on August 1 and 9 respectively.
  • The festival aims to provide a fun and engaging experience for children and celebrate Indigenous culture.

The Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival is set to host a "Kid's Bubble Party" on July 29, transforming a park area into a magical world filled with bubbles. The event, led by the Ba Bo Children's Art Troupe, promises creative fun and joy for children on the lawn behind the park.

In addition to the bubble party, August 1 has been designated as Indigenous Peoples' Day, offering free admission to all Indigenous visitors who present identification at the festival's ticket booths. This special day will be enhanced by performances of traditional Amis songs and dances by the Maga Hahi Cultural and Arts Troupe on August 1 and 2.

Further celebrating Indigenous culture, the Lebayan Cultural and Arts Troupe will present Atayal songs and dances on August 9. Festival-goers can find more detailed information about these and other events on the official Yilan Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival website.

The festival continues its tradition of weekly themed days, aiming to provide a diverse and engaging experience for all attendees while also highlighting and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Taiwan's Indigenous communities.

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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.

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