The Lantern Festival
February
Welcomes the zodiac animal of the Chinese New Year.
In front of the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

The Taipei Chinese Food Festival
August
A celebration of the broad range of Chinese cuisine found throughout Taiwan.
World Trade Centre
Website: www.tcff.com.tw

Taipei Dragon Boat Festival
June
Re-enacts the tragic story of poet Chu Yuan, along the Keelung River.

The Ghost Festival
July-August
A month-long carnival in temples and on the streets in honour of the ancestors.

Double 10th National Day
October
Celebrates the founding of the ROC, with pomp and ceremony on the President Office's forecourt.

Golden Horse Film Festival
November-December
A forum for film-lovers and film-makers to hone their interests in an industry environment.
Spot, Taipei Film House
www.goldenhorse.org.tw