Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — To ring in 2025 central venues in major cities across Taiwan will offer New Year's Eve fireworks. New Taipei’s “Shining New Taipei 1314 Cross-River Fireworks” will launch at 8:25 p.m., making it the earliest fireworks display. At midnight, the internationally renowned Taipei 101 fireworks will take center stage New Year’s Eve is not as widely celebrated in China as elsewhere, with the Chinese New Year, based on the lunar calendar, seen as far more significant. In 2025, it will fall on January 29. In Taiwan, a six-minute fireworks show was performed for thousands of spectators at the country’s landmark Taipei 101 building, which is 509 metres tall. Overall, the Taiwanese Lunar New Year is a blend of ancient customs and modern-day celebrations, offering a unique experience that highlights the country's rich cultural heritage. While similar in some ways to the Chinese New Year, Taiwan’s celebration has a distinct charm that reflects its national values and traditions. [18] Earlier on New Year’s Eve 2024 in Taiwan, there is another Taipei New Year’s Eve fireworks show at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf. The 2024 Tamsui fireworks show starts at 8.25pm (an earlier start time so families can enjoy it) with over 30,000 fireworks lighting up the Tamsui skies. In Chinese culture, there is a traditional belief that setting off fireworks and firecrackers brings wealth and prosperity. In Taiwan, like in China, major celebrations such as the Lunar New Year are celebrated with enormous fireworks displays. TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — New Taipei is set to ring in the new year with a cross-river fireworks display on Dec. 31. The fireworks show will start at 8:25 p.m. Over 30,000 fireworks will be launched in 13 minutes and 14 seconds, a symbolic gesture as the numbers 13 and 14 sound similar to the Mandarin phrase for “a lifetime together.” 3. Fireworks and Firecrackers. Fireworks and firecrackers are a staple of Chinese New Year celebrations in Taiwan. The dazzling displays light up the night sky, symbolizing the warding off of evil spirits and the welcoming of prosperity and happiness. The theme of this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks is Team Taiwan Champions. The fireworks will be on the concept of the Team Taiwan spirit, from baseball to technology, culture to green energy, demonstrating Taiwan’s strength and vitality to meet every challenge as a champion. Highlights from the display will be edited and uploaded to the Top Attractions and Activities During Chinese New Year 1. Taipei 101 Fireworks. One of the most iconic New Year celebrations in Taiwan is the spectacular fireworks display at Taipei 101. As the clock strikes midnight, the sky is illuminated with a dazzling array of colors, drawing crowds from all over the world. 2. Dihua Street Market Festive Celebrations Across Taiwan. Taiwan’s cities and towns come alive with vibrant celebrations during the Chinese New Year. In Taipei, the capital city, the streets are filled with colorful parades, traditional lion and dragon dances, and spectacular fireworks displays. 2025 Taiwan Lunar New Year dates / Taipei Lunar. Lunar New Year in 2025 in Taiwan and Taipei falls on the 29 January 2025. Most Taiwanese and local people will be off the whole week from 25 January to 2 February 2025 and many escape the cities or leave home to celebrate with their families. Join us for the mesmerizing Taipei 101 New Year's Eve Fireworks 2024 celebration! Discover the vibrant display of 16,000 fireworks, including Japan's centennial colorful fireworks. Don't miss the charm of Taiwan's diverse culture and the enduring friendship between Japan and Taiwan in this unforgettable experience. Chinese New Year originates from the legend of "Nian", a ferocious monster who attacked people every New Year's Eve. The people learned to keep Nian away by setting off firecrackers,and sticking red paper on their doors, since the monster was known to fear light, loud noises, and the color red. Main Attractions: Fireworks at Taipei 101 and Viewing Spots. A highlight of Taipei’s New Year’s Eve celebration is the impressive fireworks display launched from Taipei 101, once the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2009. Taiwan held its New Year celebrations almost as normal on Friday with midnight fireworks shooting off of Taipei 101 - once briefly the world's tallest buildi What other cultural events or festivals take place during the New Year period in Taiwan? During the new year period in Taiwan, there are many cultural events and festivals that take place. These include the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations and is known for its beautiful displays of lanterns. Taiwan CNY holidays will be from 8 Feb 2024 till 14 Feb 2024 . 9 Feb 2024 is Chinese New Year’s eve. Restaurants will be closed. Chinese New Year 2024 Holiday Dates. In 2025, Chinese New Year Day is on Wednesday, January 29. Everyone will be off work from Saturday January 25 to Sunday, February 2, which is nine days off. This year is a little interesting in that people will have several days off before the actual LNY date. To ring in the 2023 New Year, Taiwan's iconic skyscraper Taipei 101 lit up with a dazzling, colourful fireworks display just after midnight on Jan. 1.Combini Visiting Taiwan in February can be a little complicated because it is the month when the Lunar New Year holiday usually takes place. In 2025, Lunar New Year’s Day falls on January 29 and the holiday will last from January 25 to February 2. This will not be an ideal time to visit.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |