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Kaohsiung bids adieu to giant rubber ducks
The iconic rubber ducks by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman bid farewell to Kaohsiung after a successful exhibition, drawing over 8 million visitors and generating NT$14 billion in tourism revenue. The beloved ducks have been spreading joy and peace globally since 2007, with Taiwan marking another milestone in their journey.2024/02/26 11:22 -
黃色小鴨只剩8天「值得看嗎?」 過來人大讚:不看人生少亮點
荷蘭藝術家霍夫曼(Florentijn Hofman)所設計的「黃色小鴨」,睽違10年又再度游回高雄,1月27日起至2月25日在愛河灣展出。一名網友發文詢問,黃色小鴨最近很紅,到底推不推薦去看,貼文一出引發討論。2024/02/17 14:49 -
Giant rubber ducks draw 600K visitors in Kaohsiung return
The beloved rubber duck by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman has returned to Love River Bay in Kaohsiung after a decade, attracting over 600,000 attendees in the first two days of the exhibition. The event, named "2024 Kaohsiung Wonderland," features more than just the two popular inflatable yellow ducks. It includes a bouncy castle, a yellow ball pit, a small train ride, street performances, and a food market. The event will run until Feb. 25. Free park tickets are distributed daily at 2 p.m. at Pier 16-18, with opening hours from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday to Thursday, and from 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday to Sunday and during the first to fifth day of Chinese New Year. The exhibition has also led to almost record-high single-day light rail usage, with over 137,000 rides in the first two days. Additionally, a duck-themed light show has been created for night-time enjoyment along Love River Bay.2024/01/29 16:53 -
五月天阿信羨慕嗎?女團搶先朝聖黃色小鴨 還和霍夫曼合照
五月天阿信擔任女團「BOOM!怪物星人」新輯音樂總監,自她們成軍以來,大力在社群宣傳力挺,也讓她們人氣飆升,明(28)日更將在高雄舉辦首場演唱會。今天彩排時,她們得知黃色小鴨睽違10年重返高雄,特地到場朝聖,更幸運和荷蘭藝術家霍夫曼(Florentijn Hofman)合照。2024/01/27 19:39 -
Giant rubber duck undergoes test inflation ahead of return
The iconic giant rubber duck is set to make its return to Kaohsiung’s Love River Bay, promising a buoyant boost to local businesses and the opportunity for visitors to bask in its whimsical charm. The creation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, which captivated over 3.9 million people in its 2013 debut, is all set for its comeback tour from Jan. 27 to Feb. 25.2024/01/26 16:49 -
Kaohsiung Mayor hints at return of popular ’Rubber Duck’
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai has hinted that the large inflatable artwork "Rubber Duck" by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman may be exhibited once again in Kaohsiung. The preparations are currently underway, and the exact details will be announced after completion. The Rubber Duck previously attracted over 3.9 million visitors during its 32-day exhibition at the Kaohsiung Glory Pier harbor in 2013, increasing Kaohsiung’s international visibility and sparking a nationwide "Rubber Duck" fever in Taiwan. The possible re-exhibition is the result of efforts by then-Deputy Mayor Lee Yung-te and Information Bureau Director Lai Jui-lung, among others.2023/12/27 09:41 -
睽違10年再展?黃色小鴨突現身基隆港 民眾見萌樣樂壞
2013年荷蘭籍藝術創作者霍夫曼(Florentijn Hofman)在基隆港展出大型作品「黃色小鴨」,在台灣掀起一陣旋風,沒想到睽違10年,今(14)日有民眾在台灣國際造船廠基隆廠發現黃色小鴨,消息曝光掀起熱議。2023/04/14 13:53