恆春半島得天獨厚的自然環境與人文風情，因為「海角七號」之緣故更吸引眾人之目光。「國境之南-魅力恆春」已準備躍升為國際級之觀光據點。

恆春古城建城130多年，目前東、西、南、北4個古城門仍舊保留完整，而且綿延2.6公里之城牆馬道更是全台唯一。國寶級人物陳達老先生將屬於在地之恆春民謠發揮到極致，從原本只在鄉里傳唱之民謠小調，帶到國家級音樂廳堂演出 ，讓世人重新認識這「思想起」之天籟。

97年11月份恆春民謠已登錄為屏東縣重要傳統音樂藝術，並於2008年首次舉辦「風與潮-國際唱遊節」。就是希望以恆春民謠為基礎，加入國際間以「唱遊」為表演形式之知名國際團體相互交流與激盪，型塑屏東為民謠交流之平台。

2009恆春國際民謠音樂節，將於9月5日起至9月12日於屏東市及恆春半島地區辦理。以「風與潮-地球深呼吸」為題。呈現在地與世界各民族崇敬大自然產生之歌謠音樂，輔以其他類型的器樂音樂，讓傳統民謠音樂與當代全球議題結合，促進社會大眾保護地球環境的關注意識。

2009年夏天，恆春古城豎孤棚觀光活動，讓您體驗傳統民俗文化；恆春國際民謠音樂節，讓您享受民謠音樂之饗宴。歡迎屏東鄉親、全國民眾，更歡迎國外朋友共同來參與。展望未來，夏天的恆春處處充滿驚奇與音符。「藝穗」嘉年華在恆春。

The unique nature and culture of Hengchun peninsula successfully capture the public’s eyes because of the film Cape No. 7. Now, Hengchun has become an international tourist spot.

Although the Hengchun city walls were built more than 130 years ago, the four main entrances are still preserved well. The 2.6 km city wall, the longest city wall in Taiwan, is also well kept. The folk song master, Mr. Ta Chen, introduced the local folk music of Hengchu to the entire Taiwan, and even to the stage of the National Concert Hall, giving the public an opportunity to be bathed in the fabulous melodies.

In November 2008, Pingtung County Government registered Hengchun folk music as important traditional music. In 2008, the County Government held “Wind and Tide—International Singing Festival” as a platform to introduce Hengchun folk music to the world as well as for the cultural exchange among different bands from the world. The 2009 Hengchun International Folk Music Festival will be held in Pingtung City and Hengchun from 5th September to 12th September. This year’s theme is “Wind and Tide—Take a Deep Breath.” The Festival will present you both the local and the world music. With the traditional music from the world, we want to call the public’s attention to the environmental problems and the awareness of protecting the Earth.

In summer 2009, we invite you to come to Hengchun to experience the traditional folk culture from the Chiang-Ku competitions and the folk music in the Folk Music Festival. Wonders and music are characteristic of the summer in Hengchun. No matter where you are from, please join us for this wonderful “Fringe Festival.”