The 2026 Zhuangwei Sand Dunes Arts Festival will be held in July and August, featuring a retro Taiwanese flavor! Golden Melody Award-winning singer Huang Fei and singer Sangpuy will perform, showcasing Pili puppet show and cross-border landscape art.

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The 8th "2026 Zhuangwei Sand Dune Art Festival," jointly organized by the Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications (hereinafter referred to as the Northeast Coast Administration), the Yilan County Government, and the Zhuangwei Township Government of Yilan County, held a national press conference today (May 20). Deputy Director-General Huang Shih-fang of the Tourism Administration, Director Yu Li-yu of the Northeast Coast Administration, Deputy Director Chi Teng-lien of the Department of Industry, Commerce and Tourism of Yilan County Government, representatives of Zhuangwei Township Government, as well as Chief Consultants Chang Ching-lai and Wang Wen-hsin of the Greater Northeast Coast Tourism Area and industry partners all attended the event.

Representatives from the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Yilan County Government, Zhuangwei Township Office, the Northeast Coast Tourism Area, and this year's artists were present to support the event.

The participating artists, Lin Siying, the Unnecessary Cross-Village Lab (Lin Junzuo and Yang Fangyi), and Japanese artist Sugano Mayiko, were also present at the event. The venue also arranged for the Yilan local band "New Era Pilgrimage Group" to collaborate with "Pili Puppet Theater" to showcase the charm of the classic puppet Su Huanzhen with innovative performances, officially announcing the start of this summer's art festival in Yilan.

This year's artists, Lin Siying, Sugano Mayiko, and the Fufei Cross-Village Lab (Lin Junzuo and Yang Fangyi), explained their creative concepts for their works.

The New Era Pilgrimage Group, together with the Pili Puppet Theater's Su Huanzhen, delivered a spectacular performance.

Deputy Director-General Huang Shih-fang of the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, stated that tourism is a continuous process of innovation and experimentation. Zhuangwei boasts unique sand dune terrain, and to cater to the diverse needs of tourists, the Administration has specially invited domestic and international artists to create art in residencies. Following the overwhelming crowds attracted by last year's concerts, the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area Administration is also hosting four concerts this year, collaborating with the renowned local classic "Pili Puppet Theater" for a crossover performance, and integrating local agricultural industries and tourism to enhance the local character. The Deputy Director-General enthusiastically promised to make time to participate this year and urged everyone to add the event to their calendars and join this year's Zhuangwei Sand Dune Art Festival.

Huang Shih-fang, Deputy Director-General of the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications

The Zhuangwei Sand Dune Art Festival, which has been held since 2019, has been well received and loved by all sectors. This year's theme is "Floating Island Flowing Sand". The festival quotes from Luo Ye's poem selection, "A pearl begins with a grain of sand, and so does love!" to echo the love that shines like a pearl on the sandy plain, leading the public into this crisscrossing sand sea. In terms of artworks, this year we have specially invited three groups of domestic and foreign artists: Yilan local artist Lin Siying, Japanese artist Sugano Mayiko, and the No Waste Cross-Village Lab (Lin Junzuo and Yang Fangyi), which focuses on regenerative creation and cross-disciplinary collaboration. They will add to the landscape of Zhuangwei and present the pastoral and marine landscape and the deep local cultural connotation of Zhuangwei through their art creation. The works will be completed on July 18 and will be exhibited together with the existing 10 resident artworks. The public is welcome to come to Zhuangwei to experience the beauty of art and culture.

"Starry Night Dune Concert and Dune Market"

Following the sensation caused by the influx of tens of thousands of people to the Starry Night Sand Dunes last year, this year's highly anticipated concert is also poised to launch with four even more spectacular themed performances. On July 18-19, "Songs of Sand Waves" and "Floating Waves of Sand" will lead the audience into the sonic realm where the sand dunes and the coast meet at night, celebrating the summer night with sound. On August 15-16, "Starry River on the Sandy Shore" and "Floating Dream of Sand Island" will take Guishan Island, which embodies the spirit of the magnificent coastline, as the coordinate to sing the memories of generations, inviting the audience and singers to sing together among the floating islands and flowing sand dunes.

This stellar lineup includes Golden Melody Award winner Sangpuy, Usay Kawlu, Original Brewing, and the Yilan local band Tonggensheng. It also incorporates local traditional culture, featuring Pili puppet theater and its renowned singers Huang Fei, Huang Shanliang, Xi Qing, and Huang Fengyi, who will deliver classic performances transcending ethnicities and cultures. The event will also showcase local farmers from Zhuangwei Township, as well as creative handicrafts and food from Yilan, Hualien, and Taitung. Lucky draws will be held periodically throughout the concert. The public is welcome to join in the "Floating Island Sands," allowing their hearts to merge with a grain of sand on the island and experience the life journey that transforms into a pearl.

"Art Hub X Arts & Crafts"

This year's arts and culture hub has brought together Niu Tou Si Elementary School, Zhen Shi Gan Kan Rice Workshop, Roadside Barbecue X Wei Canteen, Tibetan Sweet Handmade Workshop, Goldfish Neighborhood, and the Yilan County Kavalan Development Association to join the festival. During the afternoon of the concert performances, a limited-edition paid DIY workshop will be held at the Zhuangwei Sand Dune Visitor Center. The workshops are suitable for travel souvenirs and family participation. The workshops include food making, candle making, and learning about local Yilan Kavalan culture and cultural experiences. All of these activities can bring a deeper and richer understanding and memories to the trip through hands-on activities.

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