TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taipei is preparing for the 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival that will put an end to this New Year's celebrations. The festival is held again in Taipei after traveling around the country for 23 years.
The lanterns and art pieces created by artists from Taiwan and worldwide center around this year's theme — "Light Up the Future."
The artworks will be showcased across the 12 districts in Taipei, illuminating the city's streets and alleys from Feb. 5 till Feb. 19.
Local stores hope the festival, one of the most significant events in Taiwan since the pandemic hit, can bring customers back onto the streets and attract more international tourists.
