Culture
What is a temple festival?
TJ Fest’s Mandarin name is 廟會 — temple festival. In Taiwan these began as celebrations honouring deities at Taoist temples, and grew into street fairs full of food, crafts, drums and dance.
Kuan-Kung cultural showcase
Four virtues of Kuan-Kung
Exhibits, live performances, interactive displays and photo spots bring the virtues of Kuan-Kung (Guan Yu) to life.
忠Loyalty
義Righteousness
仁Benevolence
勇Bravery
🏮 Visit Tian-Jin Temple
Step inside during the festival to admire the temple’s architecture and learn about Taoism.
🎋 Fortune drawing
Draw a fortune stick and read the poem it points to.
🌙 Moon-block casting
Ask a question and cast the crescent-shaped blocks — a centuries-old temple tradition.
Be part of TJ Fest 2027
May 1–2, 2027 · Burnaby · Limited vendor spaces