The study explores the role of Si-Shihjia Lion Dance Festival in cultural governance, which contributes to Kaohsiung city governance in two aspects: space and politics. As a cultural commodity, Si-Shihjia Lion Dance Festival is in the effort to allow central and regional governments to benefit from both sides and ultimately reach the goal of aestheticisation of politics. Nevertheless, Si-Shihjia Lion Dance Festival needs to be preserved and connect life and emotion with local residents without losing the spirit of culture.