As early summer approaches, Taitung's coast will host the annual large-scale Donglang Carnival, which will take place from May 16 to 17 at Shanyuan Bay in Beinan Township. The event combines music performances and ocean sports, using an open coastal venue to connect seaside scenery with leisure activities. Admission is free for both days, bringing visitors to the east coast for a different pace of seaside life.
The program runs from daytime to night, including nearby experiences, kite shows and an ocean market. During the day, visitors can join beach activities or watch kites open in the sea breeze. From afternoon to evening, the focus shifts to the music stage and market atmosphere. The venue will also feature various booths and interactive areas, extending the event's tourism and leisure elements.
For the music lineup, several popular singers and bands will perform across the two days, including ØZI, Karencici, Mr. Moose, Cosmos People, Ideal Bastard and Naiwen Yang. The performances cover pop, band music and independent music, creating a seaside music scene. The mix of different generations and styles also gives the event a wider audience appeal.
In addition to music, the event also includes beach sports, with beach tug-of-war and fun competitions planned to increase participation and interaction. Through activities on land, at sea and in the air, Shanyuan Bay will move from a daytime sports venue to a nighttime music venue, presenting different sides of the coastal area.
As travel trends increasingly value both experience and relaxation, Donglang Carnival combines natural scenery with event programming. It has gradually become an important summer event in eastern Taiwan and brings a different kind of tourism momentum to Taitung.
