Taiwan – the pearl island in the heart of Asia, not only attracts tourists with its majestic natural landscapes, modern cities mixed with ancient features, but also captivates people with its rich and colorful treasure of traditional festivals. The Taiwan Festival in January is not simply an occasion for fun, but also a journey back to the roots, where cultural values are preserved through many generations.
Take a walk through Taiwan’s festival seasons, to feel the breath of the past blending with the rhythm of modern life, to listen to legendary stories told through lights, sounds and enchanting dances. Taiwan is not just a destination, but also an emotional journey, where each festival is a door opening to a cultural world full of wonder and surprise!
Tet Nguyen Tieu, a brilliant cultural journey
Lantern Festival is a very important holiday for Taiwanese people. This traditional festival is considered a part of the Lunar New Year. The activities on this day are meant to officially announce the end of the holidays. Because this custom takes place only half a month after the Lunar New Year, Taiwanese people also call Lantern Festival “the second New Year”.
Lantern Festival is considered an important holiday in Taiwanese culture.
According to legend, the 15th day of the first lunar month (ie the 15th day of the first lunar month) is the day when the gods from heaven descend to earth to bestow blessings upon people. On this day, people often make lanterns, eat banh troi nuoc (rice dumplings) and participate in festival activities to pray for a peaceful, happy and prosperous new year.
In Taiwan, Lantern Festival is not only an occasion to pay respect to the gods but also an occasion for family members to reunite and gather together. On this day, people often make banh troi nuoc, a traditional round-shaped dish that symbolizes reunion and togetherness.
People here believe that lanterns can bring luck to people, lanterns are the light of faith and hope.
For Taiwanese people, after the Lunar New Year, the Lantern Festival is also an important holiday. Everywhere in Taiwan, there are bustling activities to celebrate peace and health, people are busy watching lanterns, playing parallel sentences, and celebrating the New Year. Taiwan celebrates the Lantern Festival, a creative combination of tradition and science and technology, notably the art of making traditional and modern lanterns, a combination of new and old. In addition, there are vibrant folk art performances, which attract a large number of tourists every year.
After a long time of solemn activities, today, Lantern Festival has become one of the most important holidays with the most festive cultural style in Taiwan.
Lantern Festival is a holiday that is deeply imbued with the traditional culture of the Taiwanese people. This is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the joyful and bustling atmosphere of the festival and pray for good things in the new year. If you have the opportunity to visit Taiwan during the Lantern Festival, do not forget to participate in the festival activities to experience the unique cultural features of this country!
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is full of colors
During the Lantern Festival, there are many festival activities held all over Taiwan. One of the most prominent activities is the Sky Lantern Festival. The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, a colorful and meaningful event, is held every year on the Lantern Festival (the fifteenth day of the first lunar month) in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Not only is it a festival, it is also an occasion for locals and tourists from all over the world to welcome the new year together, sending their wishes and hopes to the magical, shimmering sky lanterns.
These lanterns are not only symbols of luck and hope, but also a way for people to send their wishes to the universe.
On this day, thousands of sky lanterns of all colors and sizes are released into the air, creating a beautiful and romantic scene. Each sky lantern carries wishes, hopes and good wishes for the new year.
Originating from the legend of the people, in the past, this place was very remote and few families lived because this was a place with high and dangerous mountains, so the road was extremely difficult and dangerous. Every time someone went down the mountain to buy food, they would buy for other families. At that time, there were 10 families living here, so they would buy 10 portions. From then on, the village was called Thap Phan, which means 10 portions.
When releasing lanterns into the sky, people often write their wishes on the lanterns, hoping they will come true.
The village is located in a dangerous and difficult position, their job is to work at a gold mining factory, so here they are often attacked and robbed by bandits, forcing people to run deep into the forest or up the mountain to hide, to be able to signal safety for people hiding on high ground, when the bandits have left, people release sky lanterns to signal and from then until January 15 every year, people often hold a ceremony to release sky lanterns and write down their wishes for a year of peace and prosperity to the gods.
The colorful lanterns not only create a colorful festival space but also bring good wishes to everyone participating.
Traveling to Taiwan in the first days of the new year, tourists can not only admire the magnificent fireworks display at Taipei 101 held on New Year's Eve every year, but also participate in the sky lantern festival, also known as the Confucius lantern festival, in New Taipei City.
Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival lights up Taiwan skies
The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival, also known as the Beehive Fireworks Festival, is one of the most unique and famous festivals in Taiwan. This festival is not only a spectacular fireworks display but also a unique traditional culture, attracting a large number of locals and tourists from all over the world.
The festival originated in the 19th century, when local people set off fireworks to ward off epidemics and pray for a peaceful and happy new year. Over time, this festival has become an important cultural tradition, closely associated with the spiritual life of the Yanshui people.
This festival is praised by the media as "one of the three largest folk festivals in the world"
The name "beehive fireworks" comes from the characteristics of the fireworks used in the festival. When they explode, these fireworks emit thousands of bright sparks, creating an image that resembles a broken honeycomb. The sound emitted from these fireworks is also special, sounding like the buzzing of a swarm of bees, adding to the uniqueness and appeal of the festival.
Attending the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival is an unforgettable experience. On the night of the festival, the entire town of Yanshui becomes bustling and colorful. Residents and tourists pour into the streets, admiring the spectacular fireworks displays together.
The brilliant fireworks symbolize people's wishes for a brilliant year.
Fireworks are shot high into the sky, creating sparkling, magical images. The sound of fireworks echoes everywhere, bringing a feeling of excitement and joy. Festival participants believe that standing under the fireworks will bring good luck and ward off bad luck.
The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival is a rather dangerous festival, so participants need to comply with safety regulations. Wear long-sleeved clothes, helmets and eye protection to avoid injuries from fireworks. In addition, keep a safe distance from the fireworks area to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
January in Taiwan is not only a time to enjoy delicious food and admire beautiful natural scenery, but also an opportunity to experience unique traditional festivals. With a variety of fun and entertainment activities, visitors will have unforgettable memories during their spring trip to Taiwan at the beginning of the year.
