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Over 3M attendees light up New Taipei lantern festival
The 2024 New Taipei Lantern Festival, with a record-breaking three million attendees, featured nine main lantern areas and a special ’golden lantern’ from Kotonocho, Japan. The festival concluded on March 3, with all lantern decorations relocated to local offices for future use.
2024/03/06 11:41
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New Taipei collects 160kg of litter post-Lantern Festival
Join over a hundred volunteers in New Taipei City as they collaborate to clean up mountains, removing 160 kilograms of litter, including sky lanterns. Demonstrating a commitment to environmental protection, these efforts aim to balance tourism and natural preservation.
2024/02/26 11:19
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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
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2024 New Taipei Lantern Festival: tradition meets innovation
Experience the magic of the 2024 New Taipei Lantern Festival, where tradition meets innovation with captivating displays, cultural performances, and a 12-meter dragon lantern. Explore themed zones, enjoy VR/AR experiences, and indulge in a diverse food market until March 3!
2024/02/17 18:09
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Shanghai delegation attends Taipei Lantern Festival
The Taipei Lantern Festival’s main lantern will be lit on Feb. 17. No official meeting was arranged between the Shanghai delegation and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an. Mayor Chiang is expected to visit various lantern areas, potentially encountering the Shanghai representatives. The festival features lanterns from 16 cities, including Shanghai. The level of Shanghai’s representation has reportedly been downgraded this year. The Mainland Affairs Council aims to keep a low profile on the delegation’s visit for their safety.
2024/02/17 14:31
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New Taipei City launches dazzling 2024 Lantern Festival
Experience the enchanting 2024 Lantern Festival in New Taipei City, featuring a 12-meter high dragon palace lantern, mythical beasts, AR technology, and interactive art. Join Mayor Hou Yu-ih and officials at the festival until March 3 for a visual feast and cultural celebration.
2024/02/17 12:56
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Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival set to dazzle in two sessions
Experience the enchanting 2024 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City! Join us on Feb. 17 and Feb. 24 for two sessions filled with the mesmerizing sight of lanterns illuminating the night sky. The first event, held at Ping Xi Junior High School, features nine launches of 100 lanterns each, totaling 900 lanterns. The second event, taking place at Shihfen Square, showcases nine launches of 150 lanterns, totaling 1,350 lanterns. Lantern vouchers will be distributed from 10:30 a.m. until they run out, allowing two to four people to launch a lantern. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration, where artist Hu Min-shu’s stunning lantern designs, including a dragon and a tiger, will be on display.
2024/02/16 13:35
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Taipei Gov’t criticized for Shanghai delegation’s itinerary
Taipei City Government was criticized over the weekend for allegedly playing hide-and-seek with the central government during visit of the Shanghai delegation to the Taiwan Lantern Festival.
2023/02/21 15:28
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Taiwan Lantern Festival brings in crowds to Eastern District
The Taiwan Lantern Festival has brought a surge of customers to local stores in Taipei’s Eastern District, with some stores reporting double or triple the usual foot traffic, according to a store manager.
2023/02/18 22:00
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Shanghai’s city officials to visit Taiwan Lantern Festival
The Mainland Affairs Council has given its approval for Shanghai’s city officials to visit Taipei from Feb. 18 to 20, as the 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival draws to a close.
2023/02/16 18:52
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Rediscover Taipei during Taiwan Lantern Festival
The Taiwan Lantern Festival has made its long-awaited return to Taipei after a 23-year absence. T
2023/02/13 17:24
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Taipei visitors dazzled by Taiwan Lantern Festival
The Taiwan Lantern Festival returns to Taipei after 23 years and will run until Feb. 19.
2023/02/13 14:00
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Mayor Chiang Wan-an wants to bring Taiwan to world stage
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has invited local foreign officials to join the Taiwan Lantern Festival.
2023/02/08 20:00
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2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival officially kicks off in style
The 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival kicked off on Sunday (Feb. 5), in Taipei.
2023/02/06 18:00
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Countdown to 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival begins
The trial operation of the 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival started on Wednesday night (Feb.1) in Taipei, lighting up the main lantern, "Brilliant Light of the Jade Hare."
2023/02/03 16:33
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Taipei City readies for 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival
To end the new year celebrations, Taipei is getting ready for the 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival. The festival is held again in Taipei after 23 years.
2023/01/30 18:37
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2023 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival to kick off on Feb. 5
Get ready to light up the night sky this February in celebrating the 2023 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival.
2023/01/29 18:00
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Taipei readies for 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival
This 2023 rabbit-themed Taiwan Lantern Festival is almost here!
2023/01/09 18:13