Book Fair, Film Festival, and Performing Arts Unite: Kaohsiung to Host Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival in September
The Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival will take place in Kaohsiung in September 2026, featuring three main pillars: a book fair, performing arts, and a film festival. The Ministry of Culture states this is the first attempt to connect cross-disciplinary cultural expressions with children and youth dialogue.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Zhang Yilian, Kaohsiung, 10th) The Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival will be held in Kaohsiung in September, centering on three major activities: a book fair, performing arts, and a film festival. The Ministry of Culture stated that this is an attempt to connect cross-disciplinary cultural expressions with children and youth, welcoming the public to attend the carnival.
The Ministry of Culture, Kaohsiung City Government, and the French Office in Taipei, among other units, held a press conference for the "2026 Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival" this afternoon at the Kaohsiung Main Public Library. Attendees held signs and chanted slogans like "Read together, play together, let's get the fun started!" to officially launch the event.
Deputy Minister of Culture Lee Jing-hwei stated that this is the first attempt to integrate a book fair, performing arts, and film. She hopes that through various media, the public can enjoy the pleasure of reading and experience the power of culture and arts. She also expressed a desire to give the public a "big gift" that incorporates local characteristics, an international perspective, and consideration for children and youth.
Lee noted that over the past decade, Kaohsiung has explored local reading issues through its "City Book Fair," calling it "a method the Ministry of Culture can learn from." Therefore, this carnival specifically plans a "City Zone," hoping that through reading, people can understand this land and the historical context and cultural features of the event venue.
The Ministry of Culture explained that the event will be held from September 23rd to 27th at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center and the Eslite Bookstore Main Library location. It will feature three main pillars: the "Future Generation Book Fair," "Young Boom! Theater," and the "Tiffi Delivery Children's Film Festival." The Kaohsiung City Government and the French Office in Taipei will serve as the Theme City and Theme Country, respectively, providing children and youth with diverse, cross-disciplinary arts and cultural experiences.
The Ministry of Culture stated that from June to September, over 30 reading promotion and film festival activities will be held sequentially within Kaohsiung City to warm up for the carnival. To encourage public participation in the book fair, the Ministry will introduce measures such as "full ticket rebates" and "Cultural Points multipliers," welcoming the public to attend the carnival. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150610
The Ministry of Culture, Kaohsiung City Government, and the French Office in Taipei, among other units, held a press conference for the "2026 Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival" this afternoon at the Kaohsiung Main Public Library. Attendees held signs and chanted slogans like "Read together, play together, let's get the fun started!" to officially launch the event.
Deputy Minister of Culture Lee Jing-hwei stated that this is the first attempt to integrate a book fair, performing arts, and film. She hopes that through various media, the public can enjoy the pleasure of reading and experience the power of culture and arts. She also expressed a desire to give the public a "big gift" that incorporates local characteristics, an international perspective, and consideration for children and youth.
Lee noted that over the past decade, Kaohsiung has explored local reading issues through its "City Book Fair," calling it "a method the Ministry of Culture can learn from." Therefore, this carnival specifically plans a "City Zone," hoping that through reading, people can understand this land and the historical context and cultural features of the event venue.
The Ministry of Culture explained that the event will be held from September 23rd to 27th at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center and the Eslite Bookstore Main Library location. It will feature three main pillars: the "Future Generation Book Fair," "Young Boom! Theater," and the "Tiffi Delivery Children's Film Festival." The Kaohsiung City Government and the French Office in Taipei will serve as the Theme City and Theme Country, respectively, providing children and youth with diverse, cross-disciplinary arts and cultural experiences.
The Ministry of Culture stated that from June to September, over 30 reading promotion and film festival activities will be held sequentially within Kaohsiung City to warm up for the carnival. To encourage public participation in the book fair, the Ministry will introduce measures such as "full ticket rebates" and "Cultural Points multipliers," welcoming the public to attend the carnival. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150610
FAQ
What is the official name of this event?
2026 Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival.
Where is the event held?
Kaohsiung Exhibition Center and Eslite Bookstore Main Library.
What is the target age group?
Children and youth are the primary target.