
Film about childhood UFO encounter in 1980s Wah Fu Estate draws on themes of memory and imagination
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Ciao UFO centres on three residents of Wah Fu Estate in southern Hong Kong, whose childhood encounter in the 1980s with a UFO shapes their adult lives, embodying the film's theme of memory and imagination. In his acceptance speech for best director, Leung said: "Working in this film industry is not easy. There was a time when I didn't get a single call and had no jobs for three years in the toughest period." He added that his wife should get half the award as she allowed him to remain idle during that time. Leung also gave special thanks to his daughter, saying: "Because when I create, I have an idea in my mind: I have to make the next generation proud, and feel it is worthwhile to watch my films."

Chiayi City's "2026 Light and Shadow Dance" light and shadow art exhibition grandly opened in Beixianghu Park. This year, with the theme of the 100th anniversary of "Winnie the Pooh", 10 immersive exhibition areas have been planned, and many well-known singers have been invited to perform relay performances. The exhibition will last until October 11, combining light and shadow art with a smile market to create an autumn night festival.
Wang Xiaoqiang, the screenwriter of the contemporary national security drama "Confrontation", accepted an exclusive interview with China News Service and said that the drama is not a remake of a real case, but a fictional creation based on the historical background of the two sides in the 1990s. By showing the persistence of national security police officers for twenty years, the series explores the "other kind of greatness" of ordinary people in protecting national security.
China's first four-screen film "Four Quarters" held its world premiere at the 10th Pingyao International Film Festival on the 25th. Director Cai Chengjie said that he was inspired by the traditional oriental screen. Huang Bo served as the producer and starred in the film. The film tells the story of four people of different ages meeting in Suzhou.

The 2026 Tainan Hakka Arts Festival was held on October 17 at Shuipingxuan Park in Tainan. With the theme of a multi-ethnic carnival, it combines Hakka culture with aboriginal, new residents and foreign cultures. It provides food, markets, handicrafts, performances and the finale of the Hakka drama "Tian Yuan Ji", and arranges DIY experiences and relay performances by street performers to showcase Tainan's diverse and inclusive city style.

Well-known YouTuber Ah Han was invited to appear on Sanli News Channel's program "Talk about the People of the Times". He recalled that on the fourth day of his debut in 2017, he was forwarded by Jolin Tsai and became popular again with the role of "Fortune Telling Auntie". He revealed that the character was inspired by his crazy fortune-telling experience. He once spent more than 70,000 yuan to tell fortunes, and admitted that his passion for fortune-telling was only for emotional issues. He once burst into tears when the number of likes on social media dropped. Now he has learned to coexist with anxiety. He thanked his parents for their support, and shared how his childhood rejection experience and the encouragement of life education teacher Peng helped him get out of his slump. He believes that a healthy personality comes from relaxing and being himself.

The Dear Violin Story Festival was held at the Zhudong Music Alley Park next to the Taiwan Railways Zhudong Railway Station. With the theme of "Walking Together", Supervisory Committee member Fan Xunlu, Chairman of the Taiwan Railways Zheng Guangyuan, Zhudong Mayor Guo Yuanzhang and others participated in the 100-person composition event to announce the opening. During the Double Ten Festival, the works donated by Li Zaiqian and the creations of Wang Zijian and Chen Peiwen will be sold for charity to prepare for the establishment of the Dear Philharmonic Music Park. During the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teacher's Day holidays, five music challenges were arranged. Zheng Guangyuan announced that the Taiwan Railways will support the funding of the Dear Philharmonic, and Fan Xunlu received a wild bamboo shoot bow to celebrate his birthday. The 100-composer project will perform publicly on the closing day.