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About Bo-Bing

The Dice Game for Mooncakes (Bo-Bing) on Mid-Autumn Festival
is a traditional folk cultural event in Kinmen,
and has been officially registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Commonly known as “Bo-Bing”, the game is played by rolling dice and is a unique Mid-Autumn folk activity popular in the Southern Fujian region. Legend has it that Bo-Bing originated with General Hong Xu, a commander under Zheng Chenggong(Koxinga), who was born in Hongmen Port (later Houfeng Port) in Kinmen. During Zheng’s campaign against Nanjing, in order to maintain the morale of troops left behind in Xiamen and ease their homesickness, he devised the dice game of Bo-Bing, played during Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes as prizes. The game later spread throughout Xiamen, Quanzhou, Kinmen, becoming a festive cultural activity associated with the Mid-Autumn celebration. The Bo-Bing tradition has been passed down for more than 300 years. It once disappeared during Kinmen’s military administration period, but in order to preserve this folk tradition and promote tourism, the Kinmen County Government has revived and continued hosting the annual “Mid-Autumn Bo-Bing Festival.” The event has also been recognized by the Taiwan Tourism Administration as a National-Level Event in the Taiwan Tourism Calendar.

Bo-Bing Series Events

狀元博餅趣 Champion Bo-Bing Fun

Kinmen Garrison Headquarters
September 1st - September 25th, 09:00-22:00 daily
A "Mooncake Gambling Story Museum" will be set up to guide visitors in understanding Kinmen's Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake gambling culture. This will be combined with "Mooncake Gambling Hand-Cranked Fun" and "Mooncake Gambling Champion Tour," allowing visitors to learn about the culture while having fun.

1.Mooncake Gambling Hand-Cranked Fun: During the event, present your Kinmen airfare (or ferry ticket) and a donation of NT$500 or more from participating mooncake gambling vendors to redeem one "Kinmen Rocking Game" DIY session. Limited to one redemption per person, while supplies last.

2.Mooncake Gambling Champion Tour: Those who win prizes through the lottery are considered champions and will report to the Garrison Headquarters. The champions will then lead a "Champion Tour," symbolizing glory and blessings. A limited number of champion costumes will be provided; first come, first served. Parade Dates: September 1st-10th, check-in at 16:15 daily, departure at 16:30; September 11th-25th, check-in at 18:45 daily, departure at 19:00.

*Each invoice (or receipt) is limited to one redemption and cannot be redeemed repeatedly. All invoices will be donated to charity. Invoices with the buyer's name or serial number clearly marked, or those that are damaged and illegible, will not be accepted.

逗陣博餅趣 Bo-Bing Fun Together

Kinmen Theatre
September 1st - September 25th, Weekdays: 10:00, 14:00; Holidays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00.
1.Shared Mooncake Gambling Fun: During the event, one Mooncake Gambling experience table (including prizes) will be set up for 2 sessions on weekdays and 6 sessions on holidays. Participants can register online with their Kinmen airfare (or ferry ticket) and donate a receipt (or invoice) from any store in Kinmen during the event period. Registration is by appointment only (if a reservation is not made, the spot will be released to on-site visitors). Online registration will be announced on the event website on August 17th.

2.Self-Organized Mooncake Gambling Fun: Two sets of tables and chairs will be provided on-site for visitors to bring their own prizes and form their own teams to experience the traditional Mooncake Gambling game. (Each set can be used for approximately 10 people) *Each invoice (or receipt) can only be redeemed once and cannot be redeemed repeatedly. All invoices will be donated to charity. Invoices with the buyer's name or serial number printed on them, or those that are damaged and illegible, will not be accepted.

消費滿額夾夾樂 Spend & Grab Fun

Kinmen Garrison Headquarters, Jinsha Theater, 4th Floor, Ever Rich Golden Lake Plaza
September 1st - September 25th (subject to individual opening hours)
A total of 130 participating businesses are included, covering catering, souvenirs, cultural and creative products, experiential activities, accommodation, and transportation.

During the event, donate your receipts from participating businesses at the Kinmen Garrison Headquarters, Jinsha Theater, or 4th Floor of Ever Rich Golden Lake Plaza. Every NT$200 can be exchanged for one token, giving you a chance to win Kinmen cultural and creative souvenirs. One token allows one entry. Limited quantities available, while supplies last.

*Each receipt (or invoice) can only be exchanged once. Duplicate exchanges are not allowed. All receipts will be donated to charity. Invoices with the buyer's name or serial number clearly marked, or damaged and illegible, will not be accepted.

旅人博餅趣 Traveler’s Bo-Bing Fun

Kinmen Garrison Headquarters (Qing Dynasty)
September 1st - September 27th, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM daily.
Anyone holding a plane (or ferry) ticket to Kinmen during the event period, or donating a uniform invoice from any store in Kinmen during the event period, can participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival dice game once.

*Each invoice can only be redeemed once; duplicate redemptions are not allowed. All invoices will be donated to charity. Uniform invoices with the buyer's name or serial number clearly marked, or those that are damaged and illegible, will not be accepted.

鄉鎮博餅賽 Township Bo-Bing Competition

Five townships in Kinmen (Jincheng Township, Jinhu Township, Jinsha Township, Jinning Township, and Lieyu Township)
September 19th
For related information, please contact the respective township offices in Kinmen County.

後浦商圈博餅賽 Houpu Shopping District Bo-Bing Competition

Houpu 16 Arts and Culture Zone
Preliminary rounds: September 12, 13, 16, and 17; Semi-finals and finals: September 20
For related information, please contact the Houpu Commercial District Development Association of Jincheng Township, Kinmen County.

跨海博餅趣 Cross-Sea Bo-Bing Fun

The champions and runners-up from the five township tournaments were invited to travel across the sea to participate in the tournament and experience the local mooncake gambling culture.