Lukang Dragon King Festival Begins in Changhua; 'Double Dragon Meeting' Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival
The annual Dragon King Festival in Lukang has kicked off with a special 'Double Dragon Meeting' event, featuring a record number of dragon boat teams.
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Central News Agency, Changhua, May 30. The Lukang Dragon Boat Festival series, the "Dragon King Festival," will officially begin on June 7. Today, the "Welcoming the Dragon King" ceremony was held. This year, a special "Double Dragon Meeting" is planned, inviting the Dragon King deity from the Mailiao Gongfan Temple in Yunlin County to visit the Lukang Longshan Temple, offering visitors a rare opportunity to witness this historic event.
The Changhua County Dragon Boat Committee and Lukang Longshan Temple held the ceremony today to kick off the festival. Changhua County Magistrate Wang Huei-mei invites the public to visit Lukang from June 5 to 7 to witness this historic moment and experience the festive atmosphere.
Tu Shu-mei, head of the Dragon Boat Committee, stated that the international dragon boat race has attracted 170 teams this year, a record high. Lukang Mayor Hsu Chih-hung noted that to accommodate the large number of visitors, the newly opened underground parking lot at Lukang Luojin Elementary School, providing 107 spaces, is now available. The Cultural Affairs Bureau added that the festival will include traditional parades, folk performances, and cultural activities, allowing visitors to experience the unique charm of Lukang's heritage.
The Changhua County Dragon Boat Committee and Lukang Longshan Temple held the ceremony today to kick off the festival. Changhua County Magistrate Wang Huei-mei invites the public to visit Lukang from June 5 to 7 to witness this historic moment and experience the festive atmosphere.
Tu Shu-mei, head of the Dragon Boat Committee, stated that the international dragon boat race has attracted 170 teams this year, a record high. Lukang Mayor Hsu Chih-hung noted that to accommodate the large number of visitors, the newly opened underground parking lot at Lukang Luojin Elementary School, providing 107 spaces, is now available. The Cultural Affairs Bureau added that the festival will include traditional parades, folk performances, and cultural activities, allowing visitors to experience the unique charm of Lukang's heritage.
FAQ
Where is Lukang?
It is located in Changhua County, central Taiwan.