Events in Nantou

Nantou is Taiwan's mountain heart — the only landlocked county on the island. Sun Moon Lake and the old town of Puli draw visitors, but the real cultural pulse comes from Indigenous Thao and Bunun communities whose festivals and music carry centuries of highland tradition.

Lectures JUN 23 Today

When Design Enters Nantou Workshop

[Summon the Nantou Soul! When Design Enters Nantou Boot Camp]Do you often think: How can I make my brand story seen by…

Music JUL 4

2026 Nantou Starlight Season: Forest Glimmer Station - Valley Healing Starlight Night

As the forest grows quiet and the tea fragrance slowly driftsLet the starlight and music accompany you in slowing down…

Lectures JUN 25

115th Year Documentation and Continuation - Thao (邵族) Ancestral Spirit Belief Survey Research Project: Intangible Cultural Heritage Capacity Building Bridge Lecture 'Land and Space in Thao (邵族) Ancestral Spirit Culture'

Documentation and Continuation is about systematically organizing the knowledge, skills, and historical context related…

Music JUN 26

Nantou County 115th Fiscal Year 'Art Together' Touring Performance - Jenai Township Venue: Classical Chamber Music Ensemble 'Art Takes the Lead Concert'

Nantou County is vast. To ensure residents in all townships can enjoy balanced cultural enrichment, the Nantou County…

Music JUN 27

2026 Nantou Chocolate Coffee Festival: Trendy Play Coffee & Chocolate - Starry Night ~ Coffee Party + Brilliant Fireworks Show

"2026 Nantou Chocolate Coffee Festival" will be grandly held from June 19 to June 28 at Puli Fusing Hot Spring Park.…

Theater JUN 27

Genesis Social Welfare Foundation "2026 Tong Hsin Chu Yuan Public Welfare Children's Play"

"The Bremen Town Musicians" is adapted from a Grimm's fairy tale, telling the story of four abandoned animals who…

Exhibitions JUN 27

[Craft Journey] Market Craftsman's Skill - Ts'ao-t'un (草屯) Walk: The Craft Scenery in Daily Life

Do you know why Ts'ao-t'un (草屯) was formerly called "Straw Shoe Mound" (草鞋墩)? What kind of blessings and good omens are…

Variety JUN 27

2026 Nantou Chocolate & Coffee Festival: Children's Fantasy Parade

The "2026 Nantou Chocolate & Coffee Festival" will be held grandly from June 19 to June 28 at the Puli Fuxing Hot…

Other JUN 27

Nantou District Parent-Child Center Outreach Service: Picture Book Storytelling "The Colorful World of Bugs"

Event Content:1. Picture Book - The Colorful World of Bugs2. Arts & Crafts - Fun Caterpillar3. Educational Toys / Book…

Other JUN 27

2026 Nantou Chocolate & Coffee Festival - "Moli Manufacturing Sustainability Theme Day" (摩力製造所永續主題日)

2026 Nantou Chocolate & Coffee Festival - "Moli Manufacturing Sustainability Theme Day" (摩力製造所永續主題日)Event Time: 6/27…

Other JUN 28

Multicultural Reading Promotion Activity: Finding the Distance to Korean from 'Inside the Little Head'

Finding the Distance to Korean from 'Inside the Little Head'Want to explore 🇰🇷 Korean culture and experience the…

Exhibitions JUN 27 — JUL 8

Chuang Chi Painting Society Joint Exhibition

The Chuang Chi Painting Society was founded in March 1991, with Professor Wu Chiu-po (吳秋波) serving as its founding…

Exhibitions JUN 27 — JUL 8

Jade Radiance of the Mountain - Hai Yen Society 24th Anniversary Calligraphy, Painting, and Seal Engraving Exhibition

Founded in 2002, the Hai Yen Society has chosen "Jade Radiance of the Mountain" as this year's exhibition theme. "Jade"…

Exhibitions JUN 27 — JUL 8

Nantou County Mu Tao Calligraphy Society Joint Exhibition

Under the long-term careful guidance of Teacher Chien Ming-shan (簡銘山), the Mu Tao Calligraphy Society has established a…

Exhibitions JUN 28 — JUL 5

2026 Nantou Yi Mein (意麵) Tourism Carnival: Nantou Yi Mein × Market & Alley Walking Tour (Historical Imprint: Cultural Pilgrimage Walking Tour × Craft Experience) - 2 Sessions

You've eaten Nantou Yi Mein (意麵) many times, but do you know the story behind it? A bowl of Yi Mein connects Nantou's…

Exhibitions JUN 27 — JUL 29

2026 Chi Tao Ren (Ceramic Builders) Joint Exhibition

"Chi Tao Ren" (砌陶人) is a group formed by several good friends from the Chushan and Luku areas who love and play with…

Lectures JUL 3 — JUL 4

Nantou County Promotes 'Bear Loves Reading' Passport Project - 2026 'CN Thinking Reading Camp'

This event centers on courses themed "Emotional Awareness × Reading Comprehension × Creative Expression." Organized by…

Music JUL 4

[2026 Spring Breeze Joyful Dance Concert] Deja Vu – Hearing the Echoes of Time in Tsao-hsieh-tun

[2026 Spring Breeze Joyful Dance Concert] Deja Vu – Hearing the Echoes of Time in Tsao-hsieh-tunIn early summer 2026,…

Other JUL 4

2026 "Dough Figurines ~ Fun Now Culture Train" Central Five-County/City Touring Exhibition

This event combines traditional dough figurine techniques with creative design to carry forward and promote dough…

Music JUL 5

Nantou County Heng Ha Ha Cultural and Educational Promotion Association "115-Year LOHAS Heavenly Sounds Wonderful Charity Concert"

The "115-Year LOHAS Heavenly Sounds Wonderful Charity Concert" invites the public to step into the world of music and…

Exhibitions JUL 1 — JUL 30

Habitat - Chen Chi-jung Solo Exhibition

Opening Tea Gathering / July 4, 14:00

Exhibitions JUL 1 — JUL 31

Popular Book Exhibition & New Children's Book Exhibition (July 2026)

Popular Book Exhibition / Library 1st Floor Lobby, 3rd Floor Stacks This exhibition features a curated selection of…

Exhibitions JUL 1 — JUL 31

"SDGs Sustainable Development" Book Fair

The Earth faces many difficulties, such as drastic climate changes, the wealth gap, ethnic conflicts and…

Variety JUL 1 — JUL 31

Sun Moon Lake Street Performer Shows - Wenwu Temple, Ita Thao Pier, Shuishe Pier, Xuanguang Temple Pier (July 2026)

Dynamic and static street performer exhibitions are arranged. For detailed performing groups and schedules, please…

Other JUL 1 — JUL 31

July 2026 Ita Thao Area Arts & Cultural Events - Thao Lifestyle Journey, Unique Cultural Tour, Multi-Experience Workshop

The Thao Cultural Development Association has named the classroom "Kalapaw," which in the Thao language means…

Music JUL 2 — JUL 31

July 2026 Ita Thao Area Cultural Activities Performance - Classic Pestle Music Performance

The New Year of the Thao people falls on the first day of the eighth lunar month. On the night before New Year's Eve,…

Exhibitions JUL 2 — JUL 31

2025 Openbook Good Book Award – Library Joint Exhibition

The "2025 Openbook Good Book Award – Library Joint Exhibition" is co-organized by Openbook Reading Magazine…

Exhibitions JUL 4 — JUL 26

Light and Shadow in the Wild, Walking with Nature – Joint Exhibition by Chen Ming-hung (陳明弘) and Students

This exhibition brings together the creative achievements of students and teachers from diverse backgrounds.…

Lectures JUL 4 — JUL 26

Joyful Story Train (July 2026)

The Nantou County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau hosts the Joyful Story Train activity. In addition to storytelling…

Exhibitions JUL 5 — JUL 30

Life Aesthetics & Home Decor Painting Creative Works Exhibition

Home decor painting is not merely a decorative technique; it is an artistic expression that integrates beauty into…

Workshops JUL 7 — JUL 21

115th Year Recording Art and Continuation - Thao Ancestral Spirit Belief Survey Research Project: Intangible Cultural Heritage Transmission and Education Promotion "Qafay Gahuai - Thao Ritual Rice Basket Making Workshop"

Recording Art and Continuation involves systematically organizing the knowledge, skills, and historical context related…

Lectures JUL 7 — JUL 31

Puli Town Library 2026 Summer Little Academy

Registration begins at 09:10 on May 23, 2026.Inquiry Hotline: 049-2984144 ext. 11, 12.

Theater JUL 11

2026 Nantou Hakka Carnival ~ Let's Chill and Listen to Hakka Together: Hakka Children's Play "The Immortals Come to Lend a Hand (神仙來𢯭手)"

Theater JUL 11

Shengping Wuzhou Yuan (昇平五洲園) "White Chrysanthemum Steals the National Treasures"

Synopsis: White Chrysanthemum, originally named Yen Fei (晏飛), appears to be a philanthropist but is actually a peerless…

Lectures JUL 11

Reality and Fiction in the Age of AI: A Dialogue Between Journalists and Literary Writers on AI

This event invites renowned writer and scholar Lin Tai-man (林黛嫚) and senior journalist and digital literacy expert Chen…

Variety JUL 11

Little Pirates' Quest for Water – 2026 Chichi Children's Fun Fair & Water Resource Awareness Event (July 11)

This summer, get ready to set off together to find precious water resources."Little Pirates' Quest for Water" invites…

Lectures JUL 11 — JUL 12

2026 Summer Taiwan History Workshop

Workshop Courses: Taiwan History from an Archaeological Perspective (Prof. Liu Yi-chang); Post-WWII Trials of Taiwanese…

Lectures JUL 11 — JUL 18

Nantou County Artists Archive 2026 Artist-in-Residence Series Activities - Promotional Workshops: Mug Making, Round Coaster Making, Square Coaster Making (3 Sessions)

The Nantou County Government Cultural Bureau, in order to promote the appreciation of fine arts and foster local…

Exhibitions JUL 11 — JUL 22

Nantou County Shu-sha-lien Art Photographers Association and Shandong Yellow River Estuary Photographers Association Joint Exhibition

Opening Date: July 12 (Sun) 14:30 The Nantou County Shu-sha-lien Art Photographers Association and the Shandong Yellow…

Exhibitions JUL 11 — JUL 22

The Rhythm of Color and Line - Mingjian Township Zhuoshui Village Women's University Chang Ching-yueh Teacher-Student Joint Exhibition

Opening Ceremony: July 11 (Sat) 10:00 In 2007, a seed of art was gently planted in Nantou's Mingjian Township. Under…

Exhibitions JUL 11 — JUL 22

Five Colors and Six Hues Joint Exhibition

Opening Ceremony: July 12 (Sun) 14:00 "Five Colors and Six Hues" is not only a feast of colors but also a dialogue of…

Lectures JUL 7 — AUG 18

Summer 3D Handmade Fun for Kids Course (4 Sessions)

3D Printing Pen Creation Experience:July 07 / Jii Kawa (Gii Kawaa) Charm (Registration starts 6/10)July 28 / Gudetama…

Lectures JUL 14 — JUL 17

Ministry of Education 115th Year (2026) Diverse Reading Promotion Project: Happy Reading and Writing Integration Activity

Speaker: Wu Fen-ling (吳芬玲), retired director of Nantou Elementary School.Target Participants: Elementary school…

Workshops JUL 14 — JUL 17

Year 115 Craftsmanship Campus Rooting--Seed Teacher Cultivation Program: Tree Craft Teacher Empowerment Workshop (Online Registration Opens June 10, 13:00)

To promote the integration of craftsmanship into school education and foster the rooting of craftsmanship aesthetics on…

Theater JUL 18

Nantou County 115th Fiscal Year 'Art Together for Joy' Touring Performance - Kuohsing Township Stop: Li Ching-fang (李靜芳) Taiwanese Opera Troupe "Pao Erniang"

Nantou County is vast in area. To ensure residents in all townships can enjoy balanced cultural enrichment, the Nantou…

Theater JUL 18

Little Frog Theater Troupe - Jack and the Beanstalk

Lectures JUL 18

International Folk Dance Experience and Book Exhibition (July 2026)

The "International Folk Dance" experience camp is held on the third Saturday afternoon of every month, teaching folk…

Lectures JUL 16 — JUL 30

115th Year Hakka Storytelling Activity: Shuili Session - Cheng-chung Village Community Activity Center (115th Year July - 2 Sessions)

In order to implement the rooting of the Hakka language and create an immersive Hakka language environment, the Nantou…

Music JUL 19

Nantou County Outstanding Performance Troupes 2026 Classic Nostalgia Series - Blue Longing

This concert is part of the Nantou Traditional Orchestra's classic nostalgia series, featuring beloved classic songs.…

Exhibitions JUL 16 — AUG 20

114-2 Session "Bear Love Reading" (熊愛閱讀) Talk and Paint Activity County Mayor's Award Works Exhibition

The Nantou County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau, in collaboration with the 18°C Cultural Foundation (18度C文化基金會),…