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Dazzling New Taipei Lantern Festival draws record crowds
Explore the vibrant atmosphere of the 2024 New Taipei Lantern Festival, featuring a stunning 12-meter-high dragon lantern, international and indigenous art displays, and diverse activities for attendees. Join in the celebration of the Year of the Dragon and the Spring Lantern Festival at New Taipei Metropolitan Park.2024/02/24 17:00 -
Stunning ’Taiwan Totem’ amazes visitors in Hualien
Explore "Taiwan Totem," a stunning creation amidst canola fields and the iconic Kecheng Iron Bridge in Yuli Township, Taiwan. Join the Lunar New Year festivities in this picturesque setting.2024/02/11 08:00 -
Taiwanese debate the waning festive spirit of Lunar New Year
Discover the changing "festive spirit" of the Lunar New Year in Taiwan as smaller families and evolving traditions impact the celebrations. From nostalgic memories of firecrackers and street shopping to the rise of phone distractions and travel abroad, the discussion revolves around the meaning of the "memory of festive spirit." Join the debate on the declining vibrancy of family reunion dinners and the overall change in the Lunar New Year atmosphere.2024/01/30 15:13 -
Taiwan prepares for Lunar New Year rush with extra flights
Bookings for additional flights to Taiwan’s outlying islands during the Lunar New Year holiday will open next Tuesday, according to the Civil Aviation Administration. The first wave of extra flights and regularly scheduled flights have been available for booking since December 5. The upcoming Spring Festival rush will see 6,646 seats available for Penghu routes and 4,334 seats for Kinmen routes. The number of additional seats for Matsu has not been disclosed, but the total number of extra seats reaches nearly 11,980. Travelers are reminded to issue their tickets within three days of booking to facilitate airline companies in managing reservations. The CAA also advises that seats are still available for off-peak dates and times across various routes.2023/12/20 21:36