02/07/2024
The Lantern Festival traditionally marks the end of Chinese New Year, with the island nation of Taiwan celebrating it in a colorful way. It’s one travelers won’t want to miss, as the Discovery Channel rates Taiwan’s celebration as one of the best festivals in the world. Firecrackers go off, and colorful lanterns abound, especially in Pingxi where thousands of lantern light up the night sky. When the tradition started back in the 19th century, the Taiwanese would say a prayer for the coming year as they released their lanterns overhead.