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The Taiwan Lantern Festival is the highlight of Lantern Festival celebrations across Taiwan each year. The 2026 edition will be held in Chiayi County from March 3-15, marking the third time (after 2007 and 2018) this spectacular event has taken place in Taibao City. Venues include the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, Taizi Boulevard, and a large open area in front of the county government building. Access is convenient via the nearby Taiwan High Speed Rail Chiayi Station, with free shuttle-bus service available to the venues. As in previous editions, the festival is expected to showcase a blend of traditional lantern displays alongside cutting-edge lighting entertainment using the latest high-tech equipment.
The Gray-faced Buzzard is named for the gray face of the males. They arrive at Mt. Bagua and Mt. Dadu during the spring migration near the time of the Qingming Festival. Thus, the people of central Taiwan call them the "Qingming Bird" or "Tomb Sweeping Bird." They are also called the “South Road Bird," as they come from the south. The Gray-faced Buzzard is the county bird of Changhua County, and symbolizes the people of Changhua’s honesty and prudent pursuit of goals. It is a protected animal. Every year from March to April, the Gray-faced Buzzards pass by Mt. Bagua on their way north. The related birdwatching event has been held for 30 years. It is organized to promote conservation of these birds and the environment.
The "Dapeng Bay Marine Festival" is held every April at the Marina Bay Pier. It combines yachting and other activities, including competitions, one-day captain experiences, and elements of the Pingtung Tourism Union. This is Taiwan’s largest sailing festival.
The are of Taoyuan near this playground has a “Golden Triangle” culture that has its origins in returning ROC soldiers who were stationed near the Yunnan/Burma border. The local delicacy "rice noodles" serves as a theme around which stories are told, and which helps showcase this locality’s culture through food, performances, and other activities.
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