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CE CARNIVAL

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TAIWAN LANTERN FESTIVAL

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The Tourism Bureau has been holding the Taiwan Lantern Festival for years to attract visitors and raise the international profile of the cultural attractions of Taiwan . Traditionally , the festival has been celebrated by carrying hand lanterns .

The Taiwan Lantern Festival adds a high-tech touch to this traditional custom and brings the event to the international stage . From the theme lantern displays to folk arts and performances , the festival has become a favorite of both locals and foreign visitors .
During the Taiwan Lantern Festival , thousands of sky lanterns light over Pingxi District in Taiwan . In Yanshuei District , the firecrackers ceremony of the Wumiao Temple is also one of the important activities .