Retro parade defies wind and rain – arts festival revives good old days

    Launched in 2015, Tua-Tiu-Tiann International Festival of Arts hits the streets of Taipei’s Dadaocheng area each October with a series of arts activities, injecting new vitality into the area through cross-cultural, cross-era performances. This year's activity boasted a 1920’s fashion parade, in which people could be seen walking the streets of Dihua Street wearing body-hugging Chinese-style cheongsams, overalls and other retro dress, just like back to the 1920s.

    Although the festival is only in its 3rd year, gradual change has been witnessed in Dadaocheng. Today, in addition to traditional businesses, the presence of creative industries is beginning to be felt in the area. With a rich abundance of business opportunities and diverse events taking place, people are getting reacquainted with Dadaocheng’s vibrant cultural history.

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復古遊行不畏風雨 藝術節重現大稻埕風華

   大稻埕國際藝術節於2015年由民間獨立發起，每年10月於大稻埕舉辦各式藝文活動，藉由跨文化、跨時代的展演，為當地注入新的活力。今年的活動特別透過「1920變裝遊行」，讓民眾穿著旗袍、吊帶褲等復古裝扮，漫步於迪化街頭，彷彿回到過去的1920年代。

   儘管藝術節才邁入第三屆，但大稻埕已漸漸因此有了轉變。現在除了在當地街頭能夠看到傳統商行，也能看見文創產業的身影，豐富的商機及多元的活動，也讓民眾更了解專屬於大稻埕的歷史文化。