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鷄籠(基隆)中元祭已傳承第170年，是每年最令人引頸期盼的祭典盛事之一。今年的中元祭係由基隆張廖簡宗親會主辦，於8月4日至9月2日在基隆盛大登場。這場歷史悠久的祭典，起源於1851年福建移民宗族之間的致命衝突，如今已經成為台灣最具規模的中元祭之一，也是首個被政府認定為重要民俗文化資產的節慶。除了各姓氏團體的精美「水燈頭」以及精采的遊行演出外，中元節期間，家家戶戶都會祭拜祖先，安撫遊魂，而鷄籠中元祭則是在這個時節中，將傳統文化和藝術發揚光大的最佳例證。鷄籠中元祭自農曆6月29日在老大公廟的「開龕門」儀式正式開始，並在農曆8月1日「關龕門」儀式中劃下句點，活動持續一個月。

The Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival (雞籠中元祭), also known as Keelung Chung-Yuan Festival, is one of the most iconic events in this small port city in northern Taiwan. It is a captivating event that bridges the realms of the living and the deceased.

The grand parade is a visual extravaganza, featuring captivating processions, traditional performing arts, and elaborately decorated floats. It is traditionally held on the evening of the 14th day of the 7th lunar month, before the ritual of releasing the water lanterns by the sea.

Sponsored by the 15 clan associations, spiritual groups, and other public and civic organizations, dozens of colorfully decorated floats take part in the grand parade, immersing the entire city in a carnival-like festive atmosphere.