2026 Chiayi Arts Festival Cross-Collaborates with Pikmin, Attracting Influx of Players
The '2026 Chiayi Arts Festival' collaborated for the first time with 'Pikmin Bloom,' attracting a large number of players to Chiayi City. However, the distribution of 3,000 limited-edition commemorative items ended before the scheduled time, leading to an influx of protests from players on the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau's and Pikmin's official social media. The Cultural Affairs Bureau announced its intention to review distribution rules in the future.
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(Central News Agency reporter Jiang Yijing, Chiayi City, 1st) The 'Chiayi Arts Festival' this year cross-collaborated with 'Pikmin Bloom,' attracting many players. The giveaway items, originally scheduled to be distributed at 10 AM, were all given out by 9:30 AM, prompting players to protest on the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau's Facebook and 'Pikmin's' official social media communities.
The Chiayi Arts Festival opened today at Chiayi Park. This year, it collaborated for the first time with 'Pikmin Bloom,' attracting many players to Chiayi City. The 3,000 limited-edition sun hats were all distributed before 10 AM, angering players who then flooded the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau's Facebook and 'Pikmin's' official social media with protests.
In response, the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau stated that it would hold a meeting to re-deliberate and formulate distribution rules.
The Chiayi City Government said that the 'Pikmin Bloom Mini Walk' is a unique experiential activity that combines gaming with local festivities. This time, Chiayi City planned 8 special locations, including the Chiayi Cultural and Creative Park and the Municipal Museum of Art, where the public can interact through the application to receive ornaments, golden Pikmin seedlings, and specially designed postcards related to each location.
Furthermore, during the event, a physical Pikmin Bloom booth was set up, where the public could collect event maps and Pikmin sun hats at designated times and locations.
Chiayi City Deputy Mayor Chen Yung-feng pointed out that the interweaving of digital applications and urban art venues allows the public to gain a deeper understanding of Chiayi's urban fabric and cultural characteristics during the game.
Mr. Lee, a player from Yunlin County, specially brought his family of four to Chiayi City today. Mr. Lee said that players were busy planting flowers and had no time to visit exhibitions, but thanks to Pikmin, they explored many places they had never visited before. Every special spot was crowded, and the large crowds also led to difficulties finding parking.
Chiayi City Government suggests that players make good use of YouBike to explore the city and welcomes players to enjoy Pikmin in Chiayi City in a more relaxed and environmentally friendly way.
As it coincides with the Labor Day long weekend, the Chiayi City Government estimates that over 200,000 visitors will flock to the city over three days. The police department has deployed officers to strengthen traffic guidance and crowd control to ensure the smooth progress of the event. (Edited by Long Bo-an) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Jiang Yijing, Chiayi City, 1st) The 'Chiayi Arts Festival' this year cross-collaborated with 'Pikmin Bloom,' attracting many players. The giveaway items, originally scheduled to be distributed at 10 AM, were all given out by 9:30 AM, prompting players to protest on the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau's Facebook and 'Pikmin's' official social media communities.
The Chiayi Arts Festival opened today at Chiayi Park. This year, it collaborated for the first time with 'Pikmin Bloom,' attracting many players to Chiayi City. The 3,000 limited-edition sun hats were all distributed before 10 AM, angering players who then flooded the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau's Facebook and 'Pikmin's' official social media with protests.
In response, the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau stated that it would hold a meeting to re-deliberate and formulate distribution rules.
The Chiayi City Government said that the 'Pikmin Bloom Mini Walk' is a unique experiential activity that combines gaming with local festivities. This time, Chiayi City planned 8 special locations, including the Chiayi Cultural and Creative Park and the Municipal Museum of Art, where the public can interact through the application to receive ornaments, golden Pikmin seedlings, and specially designed postcards related to each location.
Furthermore, during the event, a physical Pikmin Bloom booth was set up, where the public could collect event maps and Pikmin sun hats at designated times and locations.
Chiayi City Deputy Mayor Chen Yung-feng pointed out that the interweaving of digital applications and urban art venues allows the public to gain a deeper understanding of Chiayi's urban fabric and cultural characteristics during the game.
Mr. Lee, a player from Yunlin County, specially brought his family of four to Chiayi City today. Mr. Lee said that players were busy planting flowers and had no time to visit exhibitions, but thanks to Pikmin, they explored many places they had never visited before. Every special spot was crowded, and the large crowds also led to difficulties finding parking.
Chiayi City Government suggests that players make good use of YouBike to explore the city and welcomes players to enjoy Pikmin in Chiayi City in a more relaxed and environmentally friendly way.
As it coincides with the Labor Day long weekend, the Chiayi City Government estimates that over 200,000 visitors will flock to the city over three days. The police department has deployed officers to strengthen traffic guidance and crowd control to ensure the smooth progress of the event. (Edited by Long Bo-an) 1150501
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