2012 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
By , TravelKing
Updated: 2011/12/27
Updated: 2011/12/27
The event has ended this year.
Event: 2012 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
Time: 26th Jan – 6th Feb 2012
Place: Pingxi, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Fare: Free of Charge, Sky Lantern from TWD 100 – TWD 300 each (price may vary)
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is going to celebrate its 14th anniversary this year by inviting everyone to participate in this lantern festival Pingxi and local government has to offer.
Sky Lanterns, also known as Kongming Lantern are fliyng paper lanterns traditionally found in some Asian cultures. It was invented by Kongming during three kingdoms period by Zhu Ke-Liang (aka Kongming) in order to pass military information. They are constructed from oiled rice paper on a bamboo made frame, and contain a small candle or fuel cell composed of a waxy flammable material. After lit, the flame heats the air inside the lantern, same concept of a hot air balloon which raises the lantern into the sky. People nowadays usually write their wishes on the sky lanterns because it is believed as the lantern fly into the sky; it is a way to pass on your wishes to gods above.
This year, the festival will feature 4 major lantern events; taking place on evenings of 26th and 28th of Jan, 4th and 6th of Feb at the former coal-mining towns of Pingxi, Jingtong and Shifen. Shuttle buses are also available between Pingxi sky lantern area and Taipei Zoo. So book your accommodation near Pingxi, New Taipei City with us at Sinotour.com today to participate in the biggest celebration before it’s too late!
Time: 26th Jan – 6th Feb 2012
Place: Pingxi, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Fare: Free of Charge, Sky Lantern from TWD 100 – TWD 300 each (price may vary)
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is going to celebrate its 14th anniversary this year by inviting everyone to participate in this lantern festival Pingxi and local government has to offer.
Sky Lanterns, also known as Kongming Lantern are fliyng paper lanterns traditionally found in some Asian cultures. It was invented by Kongming during three kingdoms period by Zhu Ke-Liang (aka Kongming) in order to pass military information. They are constructed from oiled rice paper on a bamboo made frame, and contain a small candle or fuel cell composed of a waxy flammable material. After lit, the flame heats the air inside the lantern, same concept of a hot air balloon which raises the lantern into the sky. People nowadays usually write their wishes on the sky lanterns because it is believed as the lantern fly into the sky; it is a way to pass on your wishes to gods above.
This year, the festival will feature 4 major lantern events; taking place on evenings of 26th and 28th of Jan, 4th and 6th of Feb at the former coal-mining towns of Pingxi, Jingtong and Shifen. Shuttle buses are also available between Pingxi sky lantern area and Taipei Zoo. So book your accommodation near Pingxi, New Taipei City with us at Sinotour.com today to participate in the biggest celebration before it’s too late!
Sun Moon Lake, located in Yuzih Town of Nantou County, is Taiwan’s largest lake with its eastern part round like the sun and western side shaped like a crescent moon. Sun Moon Lake’s crystalline; emerald green waters that reflect the surrounding hills and mountains create picturesque sceneries that attract large numbers of both local and international travelers.
The Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival is not a competitive timed race, but a mass participation cross-lake swim crosses one side of Sun Moon Lake to the other, where everyone must swim between the course markings. This year, the 2012 Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival will be held on September 16, 2012. The registration period is from 8am of 2012/7/10 till 6pm on 2012/8/1. Participants are strongly recommended to register early as only limited numbers of participants are allowed.
The annual Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival is a gathering of grand history with huge scale; Each autumn since 1983, competitive swimmers from Taiwan and overseas fill up the lake, creating a spectacular sight. The cross-lake, 3.3km, open swim event aims at “promoting the beauty of Sun Moon Lake and to make friends by means of the swimming activity” and is recognized as an international sport activity. The Puli Four-Season Swimming Association is proud to be the event organizer for the past 25 years and welcomes all swimmers to take part of this annual phenomenon at Taiwan’s Sun Moon Lake!
The Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival is not a competitive timed race, but a mass participation cross-lake swim crosses one side of Sun Moon Lake to the other, where everyone must swim between the course markings. This year, the 2012 Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival will be held on September 16, 2012. The registration period is from 8am of 2012/7/10 till 6pm on 2012/8/1. Participants are strongly recommended to register early as only limited numbers of participants are allowed.
The annual Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival is a gathering of grand history with huge scale; Each autumn since 1983, competitive swimmers from Taiwan and overseas fill up the lake, creating a spectacular sight. The cross-lake, 3.3km, open swim event aims at “promoting the beauty of Sun Moon Lake and to make friends by means of the swimming activity” and is recognized as an international sport activity. The Puli Four-Season Swimming Association is proud to be the event organizer for the past 25 years and welcomes all swimmers to take part of this annual phenomenon at Taiwan’s Sun Moon Lake!
The following is the schedule of 2012 Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum Show events & shows:
| Date & Time | Performing Group/Event | Venue |
| 11/8 (Sun) 10:00-11:00 | Opening Ceremony | Outdoor Music Café |
| 11/8 (Sun) 11:00-12:00 | Female Singer: Grace | Outdoor Music Café |
| 11/8 (Sun) 14:00-14:30 | Star Boulevard Singer – Brian Pien | Outdoor Music Café |
| 11/8 (Sun) 14:30-14:45 | National Association of the Deaf in the Republic of China | Outdoor Music Café |
| 11/8 (Sun) 14:45-16:15 | Music Performance | Outdoor Music Café |
| 11/24(Sat)14:00-16:00 | Orchestra | Outdoor Music Café |
| 11/24(Sat)14:30-15:30 | Band performance | Outdoor Café |
| 11/25(Sun)14:00-16:00 | Hand Puppet Show | Outdoor Music Café |
| 12/01(Sat)14:00-16:00 | Balloon Carnival | Outdoor Music Café |
| 12/01(Sat)14:30-15:30 | Band performance | Outdoor Café |
| 12/02(Sun)14:00-16:00 | Hand Puppet Show & chrysanthemum drawing | Outdoor Music Café |
| 12/02(Sun)14:30-15:30 | Band performance | Outdoor Café |
| 12/08(Sat)14:30-15:30 | Band performance | Outdoor Café |
| 12/09(Sun)14:30-15:30 | Band performance | Outdoor Café |
After visiting Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence, do not miss out other splendid Taipei attractions such as National Palace Museum, Yangmingshan National Park, Beitou Hot Spring and Shilin Night Market that may also be accessed within a short time.
Please visit the official web site of 2012 Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum Show for more information (available only in Mandarin).
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