Why do the people of Daxi, no matter how busy, return every year to participate in the grand worship ceremony on the 24th day of the sixth lunar month?

How has the “Reception of the 24th of June” celebration continued for centuries, with generations of Daxi residents and families still participating?

What is the biggest draw of the 'Welcoming the 24th of June' festival?

What makes it such a lively event for the people of Daxi?

Let’s follow the locals and historians and join the Daxi Grand Worship Ceremony. Invite everyone you know to learn about the traditional beliefs and local knowledge regarding the “Reception on the 24th of June” festival.

Lectures & Guided Tours

➤ Amplify Daxi | On the 24th of the Sixth Lunar Month, Join Locals to Welcome the Daxi Grand Worship Ceremony.

• Series Event Speaker | Wu Min-Hui
• Contact | Island Strolls

➤ 【Taipei Lecture】Why has the tradition of "Reception on the 24th of June, Guan Gong's Birthday" remained popular among people of all ages for generations? A discussion on local festivals and heritage.
Going back to the origin of the “Reception on the 24th of June,” we’d unpack the reason why the Daxi festival is considered the second New Year? What should one pay attention to during the procession? And what should be taken into consideration when joining the lively festivities?

• Date: 7/29 (Saturday) 14:00~16:00
• Location: Dadaocheng Sustainable Base
• Fee: Paid event (Online registration required)

➤ 【Daxi Lecture】It's Guan Gong's birthday and also the local "Parade of a Hundred Trades"! The industrial landscape behind Daxi's grand worship ceremony.
【Daxi Lecture】The “Reception on the 24th of June" festival in Daxi is a celebration in which residents from various trades and industries participate together. Join us to learn about the century-old festival, She Tou culture, and the unique features of the procession teams.

• Date: 8/6 (Sunday) 14:00~16:00
• Location: Daxi Wood Museum
• Fee: Paid event (Online registration required)

➤ 【Guided Tour】Come and experience the "Reception on the 24th of June" festival in Daxi!
Join us for a firsthand experience at the festival as we take you on a guided tour along the procession route. Meet people from all walks of life, from children to adults, and individuals from various professions, all coming together to celebrate this grand event in Daxi.

【Guided Tour Route】

• OK Convenience Store Daxi Shengli Branch (Meeting Point) → Central Road → June 24th Story House → Puji Road → Xinan Old Street → Jiancheng Commercial House → Central Road → Central Road Triangle Park (Ending Point)
• Date: 8/10 (Thursday) 15:00~17:00
• Location: Daxi Old Town Area
• Fee: Paid event (Online registration required)

Pilgrimage Live Streaming

• Time｜8/10 (Thu) 16:00~24:00
• Location丨Daxi old street, Daxi Puji Temple, Fu-ren Temple
• Live Streaming Platforms丨DaxiDaxi facebook, Daxi Puji Temple’s Facebook page, Daxi Wood Art Ecomuseu YouTube, Taiwan Temple Fair Information Bureau, Chinatimes

Follow the local association and the storyteller, experience the steps of Daxi's art troupe, and listen to the stories of the festival celebration!

Artistic Parade Formation Class

Participating in 'Welcoming June 24th' is something that many people in Daxi have been doing since childhood and continue throughout their lives.

Children who are not yet able to carry the generals themselves will use cardboard boxes painted with colors to create their own makeshift general costumes, imitating the footsteps of adults with great precision. During their childhood, they proudly wield drumsticks, beat the generals' drums, or play the cymbals, and some take on the role of the graceful "淨爐手" performers, dancing with elegance. As teenagers, they transform into the dashing " Shetou " captivating the attention of the whole crowd with their nimble and spirited steps. Growing into adults and becoming members of the local Shetou, they fearlessly take on the tasks of carrying the dragon, lion, and ink pot formations, as well as shouldering the palanquin for the deities. Some people devote themselves to the local association, honing their skills in welcoming the gods, while others, captivated by the festive atmosphere since childhood, have the celebration culture deeply imprinted in their genes.

Even if you are not from Daxi or part of the local Shetou, you still have the opportunity to experience the Shetou art troupe! This year's Daxi Daxi celebration invites children of all ages to join the opening parade and have a great time together. A series of activities are also prepared for everyone, where under the guidance of the Shetou coaches, you can actually wear costumes and props, experience the steps, and listen to the local storytellers who use picture books to depict the festive memories of the local people.

The celebration is an annual event that gathers members of the community, in which blessings and prayers are offered to the deities and loved ones.

DAXIDAXI welcomes city merchants and the community, and all the guests to travel to Daxi during for this remarkable celebration. Visitors get to explore Daxi through folk rituals and experience the allure of the community!

Cultural and creative products & citywide participation & Digital stamps collecting event Join the DAXIDAXI celebration to explore the Daxi Old Town area, take home Daxi's finest keepsakes and with you - the blessings of the Holy Emperor!

The “Reception of the 24th of June” in Daxi is more than just the temple and the local Shetou; it’s lovingly joined by numerous businesses and members of the public. From offerings and items used in the rituals to snacks for the procession, and the enthusiastic support from volunteers, everyone can find a spot to contribute. The event is all about the community and inclusivity.

In 2023, DAXIDAXI continues the tradition of launching signature cultural and creative products, which are available for sale at seven specialty stores. Additionally, there is a co-brand collaboration with Yeswater, a noted mineral sparkling water maker. The commemorative product can be purchased at all branches of PXMarts nationwide!

This year’s event also saw the enthusiastic participation of Daxi's local businesses. They collaborated with the Daxi District Image Business Development Association to partner with 14 local shops in the "GO Gifts Daxi Designated Stores" initiative, offering limited-edition canvas bags and value-packed gift sets. The Daxi District Association of Folk Art and Cultural Techniques, comprised of local social groups, launched the "Century-long Pilgrimage Route Exploration" before the festival, allowing participants to follow traditional procession routes and explore the festival's culture by following the cue of the 20 local Sheto.
Furthermore, the "Cultural Traveling in Taoyuan Digital Platform" by the Cultural Affairs Bureau partners with DAXIDAXI to launch three premier activities, inviting everyone to explore festival-related locations while collecting digital stamps along the way.

Traditional festival embroideries signify a vessel that carry everyone's wishes, and the future of embroidery is made more hopeful and vibrant through the integration of new technologies!

New Art Forms and an Embroidery of Wishes

Various embroidered items with beautiful patterns transform the festival into a visual feast. From banners and God's Umbrella to military armor of the generals and attire for the deities, the embroideries add a magnificent and festive atmosphere to the celebration, while lovingly carry the wishes of countless people.

The festival embroidery signify people’s wishes, while acknowledging the amazing textile craftsmanship of different eras. This exhibition focuses on the embroidered works from various local Shetou in the “Reception of the 24th of June” festival in Daxi. “Baina Banner” is an extension of "heartfelt wishes and new art," a collaborative effort with local elementary schools. Moreover, contemporary textile technology gives a new spin on traditional embroidery art, which enriches application possibilities of this ancient art form. By uniting the community, local Shetou, temples, and designers, the exhibition celebrates the strong faith and craftsmanship of the people of Daxi.

• Date: 7/22~10/1 (Closed on Mondays)09:30 - 17:00
• Location: Daxi Wude Temple

• Curatorial Team | Liangi international co., LTD
• Curator | Wu Liang-i
• Co-curator | Wu Min-Hui
• Exhibit Courtesy of the following:
  SAN-CENG-XIN-SHENG-SHE, DAXI DA-YOU-SHE, DAXI XIE-YI-SHE, DAXI XING-AN-SHE
• Baina Flag Co-creation | Daxi Elementary School, Zhongxing Elementary School, Renhe Elementary School, Renshan Elementary School, Neizhai Elementary School, Yongfu Elementary School, Tianxin Elementary School, Baiji Elementary School, Nanxing Elementary School, Meihua Elementary School, Yuanshulin Elementary School, Ruixiang Elementary School, Qiao'ai Elementary School, Fu'an Elementary School (in order of strokes)
• Baina Banner Sewing | Qiu Qiong-Shu, Guo Cheng-Mei, Huang Wen-Xiu (in order of strokes)