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  • Traditional Taiwanese dancers with red twirling sticks.
  • A traditional Taiwanese dancer with a gold crown, elaborate face paint and delicate costume.
  • Traditional Taiwanese performers on stage in costume.
31 May

Taiwan Culture and Arts Festival

  • Free
  • Festival

Experience the vibrant spirit of Taiwan at this unique cultural festival as it celebrates traditional Taiwanese arts with live performances, food, and interactive activities for all ages.

Special guest performers from the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts will showcase the beauty of Hakka opera and traditional Taiwanese performing arts. The festival also features the energetic ‘Eight Generals’ (Ba Jia Jiang) temple parade tradition, Ukrainian folk dance, and contemporary Australian circus, creating an exciting fusion of multicultural exchange.

Enjoy hands-on cultural experiences including calligraphy, Hakka tea tasting, paper umbrella painting, puppet theatre, traditional crafts, and delicious Taiwanese street food and specialty products.

Whether you’re discovering Taiwan for the first time or reconnecting with your roots, this festival invites everyone to celebrate culture, community, and creativity together in Melbourne.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 31 May
  • 11am - 4pm 11:00am - 4:00pm

Location

The Edge, Federation Square
Swanston Street & Flinders Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000

Open in maps location for Swanston Street & Flinders Street

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • email address: melhakka8@gmail.com
Facebook page for Taiwan Culture and Arts Festival

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