This festival shows the true spirit of Taiwan as floating lanterns carry the prayers and vows of its people across the starry night sky. Folk performances, lantern riddle contests, and street ...

The event was held at Pingxi Junior High School, drawing attendees from across northern Taiwan despite the cold, wet weather, per CNA. Participants included more than 50 international exchange ...

The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan, held on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, draws thousands of visitors and locals to release paper lanterns carrying wishes for good fortune.View on euronew ...

NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan — Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrated the Lantern Festival on Wednesday by releasing paper lanterns into the night sky, visiting light installations and snacking on ...

to pen their blessing and wishes on paper lanterns and release them into night sky to seek good fortune in the Year of the Snake. Beijing has hosted a lantern festival, with light installations in ...

The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan, held on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, draws thousands of visitors and locals to release paper lanterns carrying wishes for good fortune.

People release sky lanterns in hopes of good fortune and prosperity in the traditional Lantern Festival in the Pingxi district of New Taipei City, Taiwan, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (AP Photo ...

Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrated the Lantern Festival on Wednesday by releasing paper lanterns into the night sky, visiting light installations and snacking on glutinous rice dumplings.