Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival

金門中秋博餅

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Nature & SeasonKinmen
DatesDates TBA · Usually AutumnCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsBobing traces to a folk legend involving
Language["zh-Hant"]Currency: TWD
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival in Kinmen

Kinmen County observes the mid-autumn bobing or dice-throwing game, a Fujianese Mid-Autumn Festival tradition where players roll six dice for prizes traditionally modeled on imperial exam ranks; community associations such as Jincheng Township's Wuzuo neighborhood hold organized public bobing competitions as part of Mid-Autumn community celebrations.

Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival gives Kinmen, Taiwan a seasonal gathering that is easier to enjoy when it is treated as a real day out, not just a pin on a calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Bobing traces to a folk legend involving Ming loyalist commander Koxinga's forces stationed in Xiamen, just across the strait from Kinmen, who is said to have designed the dice game to lift soldiers' homesick spirits during Mid-Autumn Festival

02

The mystery stays covered

the tradition spread from Xiamen specifically into Kinmen, Jinjiang, and other nearby Minnan communities, and Kinmen's shared Minnan cultural heritage makes it one of the few places in Taiwan where the custom is practiced at genuinely traditional scale rather than as an imported novelty

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The dice-rolling ritual assigns six prize tiers named after historic imperial civil service examination ranks

Water and renewal

Living ritual

from zhuangyuan

The sacred route

Living ritual

the top scorer

The local code

Living ritual

down through several lesser ranks

Tradition 5

Living ritual

with the specific combination of dice determining which tier a player wins

Tradition 6

Living ritual

the game is understood partly as harmless entertainment and partly as a folk method of divining a player's luck for the coming year

Tradition 7

Living ritual

tied to Mid-Autumn Festival's broader themes of family reunion and moon worship

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Autumn

Getting around

For Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival, plan transport around the exact Kinmen venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suitable for an indoor or covered community gathering, since bobing is typically played seated at tables rather than requiring movement, with a light layer for...

Safety

Keep distance from unsafe water edges and follow local crowd or weather warnings.

Where to stay

For Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival, stay near the part of Kinmen you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

["zh-Hant"] · TWD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map24.43 N, 118.32 EOpen in Google Maps

Kinmen, Kinmen, Taiwan

Nearest airportXMN — Xiamen Gaoqi
TransportFor Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival, plan transport around the exact Kinmen venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival, stay near the part of Kinmen you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival?

Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival is listed for Multiple months · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kinmen Mid-Autumn Dice Game Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kinmen, Taiwan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kinmen, Kinmen, Taiwan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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