TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taipower Arts Festival kicked off Sunday (Aug. 11) in Jinguashi, New Taipei, transforming the town into a dreamlike realm inspired by Japanese author Natsume Soseki’s “Ten Nights’ Dreams”  (夢十夜, Yume Juya).

In Soseki's “Ten Nights’ Dreams,” ten dreams intertwine the extraordinary with the ordinary, compounding exquisite sensibility with stark realism. These tales explore the complexities of human nature, evoking a profound emotional response, per Ten Nights' Dreams and Our Cat's Grave.

The festival features works by 14 domestic and international artists, with exhibits spread across four zones: Shuinan Cave, Quanjitang, Huangpo Area, and the Geological Park. Visitors can explore the area’s history, culture, and geology through the artists’ interpretations, per CNA.

A highlight of the festival is Wu Sih-chin’s (吳思嶔) interactive piece, "Seven Stories, Sculptures, and Gold Miners." The work invites visitors on a treasure hunt.

By solving seven Jinguashi-themed riddles, participants can claim one of seven sculptures. This is a nod to the area’s gold-mining past.

Val Lee's (李奧森) work offers a unique interactive experience. Participants board a bus for an impromptu journey, reflecting the dreamlike quality of unpredictability.

Curator Lin Yi-hua (林怡華) said the festival aims to challenge the ordinary, offering visitors a multi-sensory experience through diverse art forms. It aims to spark creativity through a variety of media and styles.