Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival

臺北義民節

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Religious & SpiritualTaipei
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe festival brings a tradition rooted in
Language["zh-Hant"]Currency: TWD
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival in Taipei

The Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival honors the Yimin, or righteous martyrs, worship tradition central to Hakka communities, adapted for Taipei's Hakka population through ritual offerings and cultural performances timed to the traditional Yimin worship date in the lunar seventh month.

Yimin worship, the veneration of the righteous martyrs, is one of the most distinctive markers of Hakka religious identity in Taiwan, rooted in the memory of militia and civilians who died defending their communities during conflicts of the Qing era.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival brings a tradition rooted in rural Hakka temple communities, most famously the Yimin Temple worship centered in Hsinchu, into an urban Taipei setting, giving city-based Hakka residents and the wider public a chance to witness ritual offerings, Hakka opera or music, and community observances that would otherwise require traveling to Hakka heartland regions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Yimin worship commemorates Hakka militia and civilians who died defending their communities during historical conflicts in Qing-era Taiwan

Water and renewal

Living ritual

an act of collective memory centered traditionally on temples such as the Xinpu Yimin Temple in Hsinchu

The sacred route

Living ritual

the Taipei festival extends this ancestral commemoration to the city's urban Hakka population

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Modest, respectful clothing appropriate for a religious/ancestral observance; comfortable clothing for standing through ceremonies.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

["zh-Hant"] · TWD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.05 N, 121.53 EOpen in Google Maps

Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan

Nearest airportTSA — Taipei Songshan
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Taipei via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Taipei, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearModest, respectful clothing appropriate for a religious/ancestral observance; comfortable clothing for standing through ceremonies.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Taiwan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival?

Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Taipei, 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?

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Where exactly is it?

Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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