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The "Taiwan's Rice Heaven-Tianzhong Marathon" began in 2012. It is popular with both local and foreign runners, and is rated as one of the top three classic races in Taiwan.

The Sun Moon Lake Fireworks Festival features the arts, music, sports, leisure, and local industry and culture. It revolves around two main events: Come!BikeDay and a large-scale outdoor concert accompanied by a fireworks display. The events attract many visitors.

The "Nuit Blanche" concept began in Paris, France in 2002, and the Taipei City version has been held since 2016. Via a diversity of visual and performance arts, visitors can interact with art in a natural way as they shuttle through the urban space.

ART TAIPEI, Taipei International Art Fair, invites galleries from home and abroad to participate in its exhibition every year. The sharing of important works promotes the arts and national collections.

The Kunshen Wangye's Salt for Peace Festival combines sandflat landscapes with local traditional “Wangye belief” culture. The region’s unique salt culture is the focus of the event. Visitors to the festival can gain a better understanding of Taiwan's folk beliefs and salt industry culture.

In the Amis language, "pasiwali" means “going to the east.” The sun rises in the east, and many of Taiwan’s indigenous people were born in the eastern part of the island. This was why the festival was named “Pasiwali.” It features the music of indigenous peoples from Taiwan and abroad. In addition to song and dance performances, the festival offers visits to tribal buildings and open-air markets. The festival allows visitors to learn about and enjoy the multicultural features of the indigenous peoples.

The Gaillardia Islands Penghu Cross-sea Marathon is the first of its kind using outer islands. The route never double-backs on itself, and no A to B hops are made. This route has been certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and AIMS. Special foods and creative cheerleading teams along the route allow runners to deeply experience the beauty of Penghu.

The Chiayi International Band Festival began in 1993 as a music festival with performances by five school orchestras. Its breadth and participation have expanded since then, and it now combines performing arts, music culture, organized street performances, large-scale evening parties, and indoor and outdoor concerts. The event lasts for two weeks, and it is has become one of Chiayi City’s most distinctive cultural activities.

Since it was first held in 1986, the annual Taipei Marathon has become an important international event. It integrates sport with an opportunity to explore Taipei City. The event is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races and has received the World Athletics Elite Label. It was the first urban marathon event in Taiwan to obtain label certification.

The two historic cedars that stand in front of the Lishan Hotel were used to create the "Tallest Christmas Tree in Taiwan" event. The lighting and decorations combined local aboriginal elements of Guguan’s Lishan District. Special performances also helped to highlight the beauty of the Lishan Valley Pass.