With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), Formosa Circus Art (FOCA) will host the inaugural On_Body Arts Festival (身體藝術節) at the Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park from July 19 to 27. The festival brings together the realms of art, design, sports, music, and lifestyle.
With the theme titled “My Body Is a Mountain,” the festival features 11 exhibition zones and five types of events, inviting the public to take part in a diverse array of activities including circus performances, parties, yoga, parkour, and art markets.
Minister of Culture Li Yuan captured the essence of this festival by quoting renowned Italian film director Federico Fellini: “Nothing is more honest than a dream.” This statement highlights the dreamlike joy that circus arts bring. He encouraged the public to visit Hualien and experience the beauty of its mountains, ocean, and cultural richness.
Lin Chih-wei (林智偉), director of FOCA, shared that the festival was inspired by the striking mountains of Hualien—a lasting impression from his very first visit to the Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park. He hopes that the festival, as FOCA’s debut event in Hualien, will offer a unique and memorable experience for local audiences.
For more information, visit the official website of the Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park.