This fall, the streets of Wanhua will become a stage for historical and culinary adventures! "2024 Longshan Anime Festival | Culinary Battle in Wanhua" features an innovative AR reality puzzle-solving game that combines street culture and cuisine, leading participants on a time-traveling journey to explore Wanhua's food and historical stories. The event has kicked off enthusiastically at Longshan Creative Base, making it a must-attend annual event for puzzle-solving, history, and food adventure lovers.
Wanhua Food Gang joins the adventure, cracking puzzles to find culinary treasures.
The event introduces the "Wanhua Food Gang," composed of local food characters like the herbal tea representative "Ah Qing," snail noodles' "Luo Si," squid soup's "Hua Hua," and grilled mochi's "Han Han." These adorable characters will accompany participants on a puzzle-solving journey, exploring Wanhua's cultural and historical streets and revealing the origin story of the Food Gang. As participants gradually solve the puzzles, they will shift from quarrels to cooperation, unveiling the mysterious identity of Wanhua's culinary master, and adding fun and challenges to the adventure.
Snack characters "Wanhua Food Gang." (Image/From Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs website)
Explore Wanhua landmarks with AR technology, and travel through history.
The event route covers well-known landmarks in Wanhua, such as Mengjia Longshan Temple, Herb Lane, Bopiliao Historical Block, and Ximending Cultural Market. Participants will interact with these historical streets using AR technology, experiencing the cultural charm of old Taipei. After completing each challenge, participants can obtain precious old photos of Wanhua, comparing them with present-day scenery for a unique sense of time's passage.
Complete the puzzle challenge to win limited-edition souvenirs.After completing the challenge, players can exchange limited-edition souvenirs at Longshan Creative Base. This is not only the best memento of their adventure but also a unique memory for each participant. This cross-history and culinary adventure allows participants to enjoy a feast of street culture and food.
Longshan Anime Festival promotes local culture and creative industries.
Organized by the Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs, the Longshan Anime Festival promotes Wanhua’s local culture and integrates creative industry development, blending old and new cultures, and attracting participants of all ages. In addition to individual participation, this year's event also offers group challenges on October 12 and 26, inviting puzzle-solving enthusiasts to form teams and explore the hidden secrets of Wanhua together.
This year marks the 140th anniversary of the founding of Taipei, and the Longshan Anime Festival has especially combined augmented reality puzzle solving with local street culture. (Image/From Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs website)
Whether you join solo or with friends, this fun-filled AR reality puzzle-solving activity will leave you with unforgettable memories. For more event details and registration information, please visit the official Longshan Creative Base website (https://longshan-b2.taipei/home/zh-tw) or Facebook fan page (https://www.facebook.com/mongaB2). Join the adventure of "Culinary Battle in Wanhua" today!
Event Dates: October 11, 2024, to November 7, 2024 | Event Location: Longshan Creative Base
