TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Kinmen County Government (金門縣政府) announced on Monday (June 9) that it will host the 2025 Kinmen Family Carnival (2025金門親子嘉年華) from July 1 to Aug. 31, aiming to boost summer tourism and capitalize on the influx of independent travelers from mainland China. The event promises an array of activities tailored for families, offering a deep dive into Kinmen's cultural and natural attractions.
Vice County Magistrate Li Wen-liang (李文良) emphasized that the carnival aligns with County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai's (陳福海) vision of a "friendly Kinmen and diverse tourism." Lee noted the carnival integrates 15 summer activities and 70 local experiences designed to engage families. Hsu Chi-hsin (許績鑫), director of the Kinmen Tourism Department (觀光處), highlighted a major attraction: a large-scale exhibit featuring a six-meter-tall Wind Lion God (風獅爺) and Kinmen's mascot: Eurasian hoopoe (戴勝).
The "Kinmen Family Experience Tour" (金門親子體驗遊) will kick off on July 1, offering participants the chance to earn limited-edition souvenirs by completing social media challenges. The tour includes cultural tours, ecological explorations, and role-playing activities. Among the 15 planned events are the "Kinmen Island Life Festival" (海島生活節), "Houpu 16 Arts and Cultural District Music Festival" (後浦十六藝文特區音樂季), "Kinmen Street Culture and Arts Festival," "Jinhu Township Beach Clam Festival" (金湖海灘花蛤季), and Kinmen Open Water Swim and the Kinmen-Xiamen Strait Crossing Swim" (金門海上長泳暨金廈泳渡)
Officials have slated the "Family Carnival Theme Day" for July 5 at Xinshi Park (新勢公園) in Jinhu Township (金湖鎮). The day will feature performances by FervorTaiwan (藝響台灣文化劇團) and the HyperKids (海波兒童劇團) to promote environmental awareness.