TAIPEI (TVBS News) — As the New Year approaches, Taipei is set to be the focal point of Taiwan's celebrations, offering a blend of tradition and modernity. The capital city will ring in the New Year with various events, including the annual countdown party in front of the Taipei City Hall (臺北市市政), Taiwanese pop diva A-mei's (張惠妹) concert at Taipei Dome (台北大巨蛋) and a unique tribute at Daan Forest Park (大安森林公園).
There, online users have revived the "Crying at Daan Forest Park" event, a gathering that pays homage to Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang's (蔡明亮) iconic film "Vive L'Amour" (愛情萬歲). Actress Yang Kuei-mei (楊貴媚) will make a special appearance, adding nostalgia to the night. This unique event has even caught the attention of CNN, which highlighted its cultural significance.
Heading south, Pingtung County (屏東縣) offers a chance to bid farewell to the last sunset of the year at Guanshan (關山) and participate in a dawn run at Jialeshui (佳樂水) the next morning. The Hengchun Peninsula (恆春半島) promises to dazzle visitors with a 360-degree rotating fireworks display at Dapeng Bay (大鵬灣), ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Kaohsiung (高雄) is joining the festivities with E-Da World (義大) hosting a 999-second fireworks display featuring the exclusive "Light Pillar" (光之柱) fireworks. In Yunlin (雲林), Janfusun Fancyworld (劍湖山) will showcase a Ferris wheel-integrated fireworks display lasting 888 seconds, enhanced by a 400-drone performance.