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For decades isolated from the outside world by a towering stone wall, Weiwuying has always been an enigmatic and secluded spot, despite its proximity to downtown Kaohsiung. Formerly a military base, even after several regime changes it remained a mystery to those living nearby. After World War II, thousands of conscripts underwent tough training here, turning young men into mentally- and physically-strong warriors.

Around the time it was decided that the base was no longer suitable for military use, environmentalism was taking hold in Taiwan. The site was converted into an eco-friendly metropolitan park, becoming a “green lung” for the metropolis. Yet traces of its previous role have been preserved, to bear witness to the past and highlight the city’s remarkable progress.

Tear down the high wall together; transcend geographical and cultural barriers.Let us transform and redefine a brand new Kaohsiung!

Kaohsiung is home to diverse ethnic groups. Kaohsiung’s population includes Chinese mainlanders, Holo settlers, Hakka, indigenous groups, and new immigrants, most of whom come from from Southeast Asia. People from different ethnic backgrounds are working together for peaceful coexistence and common prosperity. With the merger of Kaohsiung City and Kaohsiung County, administrative boundaries have disappeared.Located at the junction of the old city area and Fongshan, Weiwuying soon emerged as the “central park” of Kaohsiung. The establishment of the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts has made it possible for Kaohsiung to scale new heights in cultural and artistic development.

From the “old Weiwuying” to the “new central park,” the transformation has been tremendous, so let your imagination of Kaohsiung run wild!

Thanks to joint efforts, Weiwuying has transcended its original limits and become an eco-friendly metropolitan park. The arts center is exerting a significant influence on ecological education, art, culture, tourism, and recreation, making it a leading attraction in Kaohsiung.

In 2022, the “new central park” comes into existence, and bids farewell to its military past. It is well on its way to becoming a flagship cultural destination in Asia. This time, because Kaohsiung’s vision is not constrained by artificial restrictions, the lantern show will not be divided into specific areas based on different themes.As intertwining light and shadow illuminate the once-secluded area, citizens will grasp a better understanding of Kaohsiung, and see this metropolis in a brand new light.

  • 共生 The Symbiosis1

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    The Amis, Taiwan/陳勇昌Kaling Diway

    A woven bamboo boat symbolizes the skill with which Austronesian peoples can utilize marine resources. The objects are independent yet interrelated; each has its own hidden cultural image. The ethnic voices (in the form of songs or greetings) feature interesting rhythms. Despite their differences, they all succeed in making Austronesian people feel familiar and kindly. Through this work, the artist wants to present images of life that show how closely people are related to each other in their souls, songs, and voices — even though they have migrated to different places, and cultural boundaries have emerged between various ethnic groups.

  • 南島之眼 Ｍata of Austronesia2

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    The Rukai, Taiwan/安聖惠（峨冷．魯魯安）Eleng Luluan

    In the language of the Rukai indigenous people, Mata means “eyes.” The word is common to many South Pacific island communities, and acts as an umbilical cord binding Austronesian peoples all over the world from ancient times to the present. The bright sparkling flame in the middle of this work is encircled by an array of eye-shaped braided irons, analogous to the fire being ignited in people’s eyes. It also simultaneously interprets the lily “petals,” reflecting on the gradual loss of tradition that the Rukai and other Austronesian peoples are experiencing in the modern world. However, fire brings the possibility of continuation of life, and it serves as a connection with ancestors and as a medium for cohesion among people. It is hoped that the ritual of fire helps connect and unite people, overcome obstacles, and carry forward the spirit of traditional culture.

  • 南島的風很香 Fragrant Wind from Austronesia3

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    The Paiwan, Taiwan/伊誕．巴瓦瓦隆Etan Pavavalung

    The artist has attempted to capture the swaying of natural landscapes, as well as their visible and invisible textures and imprints. The fragrant breeze is a metaphor for the simplicity and purity of the Austronesian peoples and their eco-friendly approach to life. Nature is a profound mystery, and it shapes humanity’s most precious life stories. We need to embrace environmentalism and sustainability if we are to relish such fragrant breezes ourselves.

    With special thanks to the Council of Indigenous Peoples, Executive Yuan, for its support.

  • 祈禱小米豐收歌 Pasibutbut4

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    The Bunun, Taiwan/李文廣(海舒兒)/Hai-Shu-Er

    Li Wun-guang (also known as Hai Shu-er) has dedicated himself to Namasia District’s Nayaomasia-style pottery for a long time. He has been creating a crowd of figures singing “Pasibutbut” (the Bunun people’s sophisticated polyphonic vocal music), each with different lip shapes and facial expressions.The song comes from an out-of-print soundtrackrecorded at Mingde, an indigenous community in Nantou County, in 1993. Matched with dolls made of wild grass and burnt leaves, the rich colors match the sound and light to form a charming scene.

  • 族光再現 Reemergence of the Tribal Light5

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    The Puyuma, Taiwan/米類．瑪法琉 Milay Mavaliw

    The artist has collected stories, documents, and videos of various groups, in order to discover the core values of various cultures, then expressed these cultural characteristics and family connections in paintings.By composing colorful images of ethnic groups, and using totem-designed lighting and weaving to demonstrate the spirit of Taiwan’s 16 indigenous ethnic groups, the artist leads viewers to an understanding of the different characteristics of each tribe.

  • 女人的田 The Field of Women6

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    The Cau Kanakanavu, Taiwan/誽鄔．昂艿．卡阿妃雅誽sua..nganai maku,’.ia,Nau.Angai.Kaaviana

    Utilizing weaving techniques inherited from Kanakanavu culture, and inspired by the tribe representative ’umpuruku (“sharing bag”), Nawu tries to find her own position as a female within culture, life, and creation. The ideas behind the work come from the millet-rice dumplings in the “sharing bag,” which extend from the ethnic group’s bamboo baskets to the treetops, and are connected with the banyan trees to form a beam of light. Through breathing, land, and colonial buildings, they combine their own breath, female bodies, ethnic voices, and art installation to create an eerily dazzling lantern world.

  • 山豬溫泉 Hot Spring for the Boars7

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    The Paiwan, Taiwan/巴豪嵐．吉嵐 Chi Lan Pahao Lan

    Natural hot springs help restore and strengthen those who soak in them. What is more, humans are fascinated by such wild phenomena. In this work, the artist imagines that in Weiwuying’slotus pond, during the chilly winter, animals from the mountains and forests can relax, take a soothing bath, and interact harmoniously in a whimsical world. Observe the animals’ different postures and expressions, and you will appreciate how comfortable and satisfied they are.

  • 浮光獵影 Chasing Light and Shadow8

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    The Amis, Taiwan/魯碧．司瓦那Ruby Swana

    The artist spreads the net from the lotus pond and the treetops to the edge of the lake, using the concept of “light” to weave a fantasy world of fluttering silver grass flying in the air. Viewers will feel that the lantern’s different materials move, turn, and intertwine with one another in the air, radiating gleams of dazzling light. The romantic ambience is similar to that of a spider’s web on the grass at first light, reflecting the hazy beauty of crystal-clear morning dew. However, for visitors the reality is that of a tranquil evening at the lantern festival.

  • 停駐的地方 Kahaceraan9

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    The Amis, Taiwan/達鳳．旮赫地Tafong Ka'ti

    This luminous stone with colored layers echoes Weiwuying, where the lantern festival is held . Long ago, this was a hunting and living place for the Makatau indigenous tribe. Nowadays, it is a semi-ecological urban park. In addition to recreating the mysterious luminous objects that the Makatau saw when out hunting, the artist also hopes that, within the energetic lantern festival, the comfortable temperatures and warm light can create a fantasy world where the eyes can relax and rest.

  • 弧零：月食 Arc Zero: Eclipse10

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    Australia/James Tapscott

    After initially being designed for a commission in Japan in 2017, Arc ZERO has taken on many forms and been installed in 8 different countries. I’m delighted to have the first permanent edition created and installed here in Kaohsiung.

    This version – the “Eclipse” uses the reflection in the water to create a full circle, a symmetrical ring of mist which glows like fire at night. The Eclipse hovers in space, ignoring the landscape’s horizon and creates a profound perceptual experience for the viewer. Water and light are the two main elements in all my work and the harmony of these materials in the Eclipse is quite special - it is amazing that such common materials can appear so magical. This magic is achieved simply by allowing the elements of the work (water, light and air, or wind) to be themselves, and not try to control or manipulate them with too much technology. This allows the site to express itself to the viewer – through the work.

  • 湖映森光 Fantasy Lake11

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    Taiwan/車克謙/光創演繹

    Weiwuying Metropolitan Park’s North Lake is an ideal venue for light and shadow performances. Multiple layers of light, in the form of sparkling forest reflections on the surface of the languid water, will be the design focus of the light and shadow theater. Due to its elegant setting, North Lake radiates an ambiance of fantasy and magnificence through vibrant colors and gentle waves. At the same time, the dense tree canopy forms a deep natural corridor. The delicacy of the light makes visitors feel as though they are in the time tunnel with seasonal changes. This perfect combination of light and tree shadows draws visitors into a natural “Dome of Light.”

  • 植光・花 Lighting Flowers12

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    Taiwan/蔡宜婷/沃手工作

    Flowers and plants shine with glistening light; it looks as if they have beating hearts, just like humans. These plant-like lanterns, scattered across the grass, sway with the wind. Their iridescent luster and rhythmic shimmering creates a sea of crystal lights similar to an ocean wave. The “Green Revolution” initiated when Weiwuying was repurposed was intended to help children get closer to nature, so urban residents could embrace their dreams of greenery. To reflect this kind of commonly-felt euphoria, these works have been given a dynamic and vivid title:“Lighting Flowers.” Recognizing that our longing for greenery is built upon glimmers of light, the creators hope to extend that promise and elation. These bionic flowers symbolize hopes being implanted in the Earth, seeds of “green dream upon glimmering lights,” and “the moral behind lighting flowers.” At the same time, they hint at the future of artificial plants, representing a convergence of environmental protection, agricultural biotechnology, ecology, and humanity.

    Special thanks to the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, for its support.

  • 奇蘑．幻境 Weird mushroom．Fantasy zone13

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    Taiwan/莎米亞東/東騰凌躍

    The green dreamscape that is Weiwuying Metropolitan Park has important ecological functions. When the area ceased to be a military base, it was converted into an urban oasis where residents canrest in the shade while enjoying green spaces and grassy slopes. Fungi, the most commonly seen organisms in Weiwuying’s forest, are an important part of the local ecosystem.

    Highlighting the forest’s mushrooms will cause people to change the way they perceive Weiwuying, and help them experience the area’s rich and complex ecology. Mushrooms of different sizes thrive here. During the daytime, they hide in the greenery. But when night falls, they shine and shimmer, and it seems they move with a rhythm, as if breathing. They cease breathing when you get close to them, holding their breath as if they are shy, and hiding their light until you retreat. As you stroll in the heart of the forest, interacting closely with nature, you will feel that you have been reborn as a forest elf.

    Special thanks to the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, for itssupport.

  • 生命線 Flow of Life14

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    蔡昕默x浩汎

    The woods in Weiwuying Metropolitan Park seem to pulse with the life of the city. Towering trees and lush foliage harmonize with the breath of Kaohsiung. When night falls, the forest’s secret life emerges, and the light outlines the vigorous soul and flowing life of woodlands. Light creates lines, and that is the way life flows, depicting the most authentic and natural look of the metropolis, incorporating the original appearance of nature and topography.

    Through the use of glimmering light, the artistspresent beautiful natural contours at night, to reveal the forgotten life and beauty concealed by the dark. You cannot but stop and observe, and listen to the messages conveyed by nature, whilefeeling the omnipresent flow of energy. This force drives the vitality of our metropolis. A powerful and endless magic power shapes Kaohsiung's image as a glittering yet lushly green city.

  • 高壓電 High Voltage15

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    謝佑承 X 王中原

    Electricity, as a fundamental source of energy in the 21st century, is often invisible and taken for granted by people. We imagine how, before the 20th century, human eyes witnessed this tremendous energy source in its natural form of lightning. More than a century later, when electrical systems and appliances have become fundamental infrastructure in every town and city, how do we perceive the changes brought about by artificial light at night? High Voltage hides in the vast darkness, and its abrupt appearance inspires us to rethink the link between nature and light, in an era when we are balanced between civilization and catastrophe.

  • 映象寫真館 Kaohsiung Imagery16

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    許英光

    The artist utilizes set dressing techniques to create a fantasy photo gallery where the real and the virtual intertwine. The large camera flies us back in time to the nameless shallow port that later became Takao Harbor. The lantern work is reminiscent of the past indelible memories of Kaohsiung.

  • 異站 Stop17

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    廖音喬/接上他的腿有限公司

    Everyone shares a collective memory of the “bus stop.” The fantasy 1970s retro-futuristic steampunk lighting combined with neutral architectural elements of the station together present an unknown sense of age and regional identity.

  • 源 宇宙 Orbital18

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    蔡珮玲

    In an era when areal-life pandemic and the concept of a virtual metaverse have emerged at almost the same moment, the artist has created a space capsule, a dreamy machine that can connect the Earth and space, and flow through time. At the same time, its design echoes the avant-garde design of National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts Weiwuying.

  • 乘風光 Come and see19

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    柯青每

    The roof of the building that floats on the water is made up of flying jibs. You can ride the wind, play with the water, and relish breathtaking scenery. The hall door has beenleft wide open, and the feast already prepared, to welcome those about to arrive.

  • 飄飄藍 Floating Blue20

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    Taiwan/林建榮

    Lin Chien-Jung’s art with childlike fun always makes people smile. Silver toy robots with light-bulb on their heads are full of boyish playfulness, and as the robot’s heads swing and bob, the seemingly senseless fun also reflects contemplation about life in the real world. Audiences are encouraged to appreciate and decipher the artwork based on their own personal experiences.

  • FUTURE VISION LAB
    @ 2022台灣燈會21

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    C-LAB科技媒體實驗平台

    For the 2022 Taiwan Lantern Festival, the spherical structure “DOME” — 12 meters in diameter and 6 meters in height — has been moved to Weiwuying’s grassy expanses. An ultra-high-resolution immersive audio-visual experience space, “DOME” was created by the experimental exhibition program, “FUTURE VISION LAB,” at Taiwan Contemporary Cultural Experiment Lab (C-LAB). This experiment in technology and media utilizes calibration, fusion, alignment, playback control, and image fronting to project a seamless spherical curved image. The interior is supplemented with reflection imaging from the mirror floor, presenting an integrated spherical space, akin to what some call “naked-eye VR.” The cutting-edge visual effects of FUTURE VISION LAB @2022 Taiwan Lantern Festival break away from commonly-held stereotypes of agriculture, and echo trends within modern interactive technology. Via a fully immersive audio-visual experience, this work presents various subjects, including landscape and plants. It ponders the spirit of farming and people’s feelings about nature. It uses technology and contemporary art to interpret agricultural themes, reshaping the public’s imagination as to the shape and form of traditional lantern festival works.

  • 脈動 Pulse22

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    Taiwan/長友大輔與詹明旎(MisoSoupDesign)

    It is a brave heart to keep us going.

    Pulse visualizes the emotional states of immigrants when they enter a new realm. It appears to be still, yet sometimes beats harshly and sometimes expresses slowly. Migrating to a new environment has all kinds of feelings, including hope, excitement, nervousness, fear, and joy. There are many to expect during the process, difficulties to deal with, and challenges to face. These emotional waves are critical elements of a new journey, yet unable to share with new neighbors. Therefore, in the theme of new immigrants, we express the emotional condition with digitalized lighting and music with the surface of the metamorphosed pulse wave.

  • 共生花 Symbiosis Garden23

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    Taiwan/葉海地Heidi Yip

    In celebration of the diverse ethnicity that makes up the demographic of Taiwan, hundreds of handcrafted ceramic flowers hang from above. Each piece representing the unique characters that have migrated to this island for generations. Multicultural communities interwoven together, bring symbiosis and prosperity to this island, we call Taiwan, home.

  • 光之舞 Dance of Light24

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    黃心健/樂飛特 X 黑川互動媒體藝術

    This work combines motion capture and other new media technology with a freshenvironment. Holding a 65-inch display, it looks as if a giant is using a smartphone to take pictures of the audience. As the virtual image is presented to the audience via AR, they feel as if they are entering the work of art. Hakka motifs are transformed into the Hakka spirit, andHakka elements and music are subtly integrated into the inner emotional narrative. Through the creativity and interactivity of art, the work evokes people’s imagining of the intertwined relationship between reality and the virtual, displaying a cross-domain combination of art that is rich in inclusive multiculturalism.

  • 空氣人 Aerial Being25

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    Artist/Japan/鈴木康広; Curating/嘉登會展

    “Aerial Being” has been produced in varying sizes ranging from 1 meter to 30 meters, inflated using air from numerous locations around the world. From something small on a molecular level to a vast size that encompasses the air within the atmosphere, envisioned as an ideal is the manifestation of beings that are omnipresent and transcend scales perceivable by human beings.

    “Kuuki” which is the word for “air” in Japanese, harbors meanings such as the emotions of the people who are there, as well as the atmosphere. While elusive and ephemeral, it is an ambiguous concept that at times can exert a highly dominant sense of power within society.

    “Aerial Being” is perhaps a mediating presence that while is something familiar, can lead us to consider things we often are not particularly aware of. One realizes in the first place, that it is only natural for a balloon to inflate with air invisible to the eye, so much so, that no one today thinks it to be anything out of the ordinary.

    Perhaps “Aerial Being” is like an afterimage, or traces of a presence that comes to our minds after leaving the place where we had once seen it before our eyes. It harbors within it the atmosphere of the place, and invites the people who have gathered there to participate in its landscape. Blending into its surrounding environment due to its transparency, it serves to transform familiar places into fresh scenery that extends beyond context and meaning.

  • 序曲－引路使者 Leading Birds26

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    Artist/Taiwan/盂施甫; Curating/嘉登會展

    The artist was inspired by groups of birds, flapping their wings and flying. Several flying sculptures are gathered in a line, and the gradual changes of light and shadow present an image of the birds leading people onward. The two sides of the road symbolize the way for the blue bird to lead people to find happiness.

  • 源 Provenance27

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    Artist/Taiwan/禹禹藝術工作室; Curating/嘉登會展

    “Provenance” endeavors to entice modern people to contemplate our “positions” in the intricately woven network of time and space from the past to the future. The team has crafted “Golden Provenance” to take people into a boundless space of imagination and embark on a journey through space and time under the world view.

    Woven from natural bamboo, the “Circle” symbolizes the concept of infinity, where natural light during the day and nighttime illumination engender a whimsical golden visual appeal.

  • 蒲公英 Naked- Dandelion28

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    Artist/Japan/Naked Inc.; Curating/嘉登會展

    Founded in 1997, NAKED Inc. has branched out into film, television, music videos, advertising, and public spaces. It has also organized major art exhibitions. The company fuses traditional and modern Japanese art. Its recent works, Flowers by NAKED and TokyoArt City, have won great acclaim. Dandelion is an interactive work of art that depicts people making wishes on a dandelion. When one exhales on this work of art, Dandelion’s seeds flyinto the air. This simple act is a non-verbal and universal experience, one that everyone remembers from childhood, and which goes beyond nationality, language, or beliefs.

  • 我那天打翻了一杯珍奶 Bubble Tea Wonderland29

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    Artist/Taiwan/集刻互動媒體, Studio Uno; Curating/嘉登會展

    Oops！My Bubble Tea
    ““The Bubble Tea I knocked over is an ant party!””

    Bubble Tea Wonderland invites visitors to become ants. Through the immersive design of light and sound, combined with AR filter interaction, the viewer will travel through the bubble tea paradise and participate in

    Project created by JIC media group and Studio uno. Through dynamic composition, freeze the moment of knock over the bubble tea. Combined with interactive technology and large-scale installation. The bubble tea wonderland creates the vision of ants and reinterprets it from a children's perspective. ““Oops！My Bubble Tea.””

  • 摩登時代 Modern Era30

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    Artist/Taiwan/郭佩奇; Curating/嘉登會展

    This creation is based on Kaohsiung’s local arts and humanities, local customs, landscapes, specialty products and other Kaohsiung impressions and scenery, combined with ancient and modern new and old local characteristics, such as the Kaohsiung No. 5 Building to the newly opened Kaohsiung Pop Music Center, and the pattern also includes the city of Kaohsiung. Various places of Features, lively and lovely Taiwanese macaques, Meinong paper umbrellas, playing lion armor, Kanakana aborigines, Maolin Butterfly Valley on Shoushan. In music, combined with the local characteristics of Kaohsiung, the memory sounds retained in the minds of Taiwanese people, showing the spiritual symbol of Taiwanese perseverance, diversity, and creativity. The work is based on the concept of a circular sheet music, which looks like a vinyl turntable rotating on a phonograph. The image is spelled out with notes, and the lighting device will have a rotating image like a vinyl turntable. In the application of technology, combined with the form of AR, scanning the QRcode of the scene can also watch the appearance and music of this work during the day. At the scene, in addition to the lighting installations that can interact with the audience, there is also AR augmented reality. The environment application can interact with the audience by taking pictures and punching in.

  • 花御洗 Naked- Tsukubai31

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    Artist/Taiwan/Japan/松村亮太郎、Naked Inc.; Curating/嘉登會展

    During this pandemic era, the spraying of rubbing alcohol is a daily sight. This ubiquitous image has been reshaped thanks to art and technology. As alcohol is sprayed, flowers are projected onto people’s hands: It is as if they are holding flowers and praying. This artwork makes a connection between the acts of handwashing and praying. It becomes symbolic: While people are disinfecting their hands, they are also praying for health, peace, and the disappearance of the virus, in the hope they can return to their carefree and easygoing past.

  • 活潑的光 Vivid Light32

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    Artist/Taiwan/光癮嗜豔; Curating/嘉登會展

    The Lunar New Year is the most important festival of the year, but with the changing times, the atmosphere, excitement, and importance of the holiday are getting weaker and weaker.

    Therefore, we wish to extend an open invitation to everyone. Come and explore the festive and exciting activities that belong to the Year of the Big Cat. Our design uses light which changes and combines to make various poses of big cats. We hope that people come out to enjoy and play with the big cat light show during their new year festivities.

    While having fun, also remember to pay attention to the lively light show and shadows under your feet! The lights are inviting you to have a naughty and entertaining time together!

  • 萬花筒裡的悄悄話 Kaleidoscope Whispering33

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    Artist/Taiwan/奧圖碼 x 光癮嗜艷; Curating/嘉登會展

    Sweet candies are not only a source of happiness for children, but also for adults who want to recall their childhood memories.

    Looking through the kaleidoscope you can discover a colorful and innocent inner world. When you rotate the kaleidoscope, a whispering sound is transformed into a visual masterpiece, you will instantly remember naughty childhood memories and receive all the warm feelings.

    We hope this visual art creates the happiest atmosphere and stays with you every day!

  • 仿生機械：沉睡森林 Bionic Machinery: Sleeping in Forest34

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    Artist/花開自然-黃淑娥

    Located in the Agricultural Creativity section, this work deals with the diverse and possible roles that bionic machinery is set to play as agricultural technology advances. Alongside flowers, ponds, and otherenvironmental features, with the projection of light and shadow and the extension of the landscape, the mechanical bionic device is integrated into the scene.

    In the night light, there is the fantastic bionic machinery, the intriguing ecological pool, the sound ofthe lake, and the soft Napier grass rustling in the the wind. Yet submarines do not come up from the underwater world. After the world is still, there are no human Located in the Agricultural Creativity section, this work deals with the diverse and possible roles that bionic machinery is set to play as agricultural technology advances. Alongside flowers, ponds, and otherenvironmental features, with the projection of light and shadow and the extension of the landscape, the mechanical bionic device is integrated into the scene.

  • 菊花夜行軍 100米花廊光譜 The Night March of the Chrysanthemums35

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    Artist/花開自然-黃淑娥

    This work is based on the song “The Night March of theChrysanthemums” composed by Mr. Lin Sheng-siang. His song is about A-Cheng, a young man who returns to his hometown of Meinong to plant chrysanthemums. Combining the song’s melody with light sparkling on the chrysanthemum field, he imagines himself as a commander, ordering the chrysanthemums to grow well, so he can sell them at a good price. This song has a special place the history of Taiwanese music. Taiwanese farmers began to cultivate chrysanthemums in response to Taiwan joining the WTO; those in Meinong abandoned tobaccoas WTO entry led to the decline of the local tobacco industry. The cash crops that accompanied us through the first half of the 20th century are now merely the memory of an earlier generation, while the sea of electric chrysanthemums on both sides of the highway also celebrates the many people who moved from the south to the north in search of better job opportunities. The sea of light at night is like a beacon guiding people home, and artificial lighting isalso important for chrysanthemum farmers seeking to control flower height and maximize market price. This work presents a rural landscape that echoes people’s sense of nostalgia for their hometowns, just like the chrysanthemums of light marching at night.

  • 逐光山雲間-豌豆燈海迷宮 Chasing Light in Pea Maze36

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    Artist/田芛設計

    Chasing Light(Bamboo Light) increases the amount of sunshine peas are exposed to through artificial lighting, allowing Kaohsiung farmers to cultivate fresh, green, and crisp peas in wintertime, providing the public with a rich agricultural tourism experience. Lighting is a key agricultural technology and an important indicator of the sector’s development. The works that comprise Chasing Light translate innovations made for the sake of environmental protection and energy saving, while presentingthe natural culture and economic aesthetics of this art-agriculture combination.

  • 熱氣球 Hot air balloon37

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    Artist/Taiwan/飛能科技有限公司
    Curating/嘉登會展

    The balloon, which symbolizes a dream that is taking off, is located near the end of Tongcyu Avenue, and it will lift off carrying children’s hopes. Every night, this giant hot air balloon located deep in the woods ignites a raging flame, allowing the children to travel with joyful and thrilling music!

  • 彩虹屋 Rainbow Cabins38

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    Artist/Taiwan/永昕媒體整合設計有限公司
    Curating/嘉登會展

    In addition to being awash with the fragrance of flowers, this flower shop is filled with all kinds of plants that convey the message of spring. There is also a pink candy house of the sort that children love most, loaded with all kinds of desserts, candies, and cookies; these exude the sweet aroma of dreams and happiness. In the candy house, every child can enjoy himself or herself to the fullest, and a noticeable happiness permeates the air.

  • Main Lantern - 鳳彩飛舞 Blessings in the Brilliant Flight of the Phoenix

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    Lighting artist: Lu Ping-Cheng
    Calligrapher: Tong Yang-tze

    “Blessings in the Brilliant Flight of the Phoenix” is the main lantern at the 2022 Taiwan Lantern Festival. It’s the first main lantern to be based upon the art of calligraphy, incorporating the Chinese character for phoenix. The first stroke of this character is stylized to create the shape of Taiwan. A woven metal technique not only symbolizes the people knitted together by their dreams and hopes for the future, but also echoes the theme for this year’s festival: ““Focus on Taiwan, Sparkling Kaohsiung.””

    The model of the protagonist is especially molded by Taiwan’s endemic Mikado Pheasant. The pheasant is portrayed as a phoenix-like figure, standing in a soaring posture on the peak of Jade Mountain. The mountaintop is shrouded in magical clouds and mist, showing the vitality and ecological beauty of Taiwan.

  • Supporting Lantern - 福虎生風 “Fu Hu” – New Year Blessings from the Tiger Lord

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    Lighting artist: Lan Yong-QI

    The pandemic has disrupted life and created a feeling of uneasiness. In light of this, the lantern festival this year is focused on the theme of “Fu Hu,” with “fu” meaning blessing and “hu” meaning tiger. The new year is the Year of the Tiger, and our shared hope is that in this new year the pandemic will ease and people’s lives can return to normal. In Chinese culture, one can pray to the tiger deity to provide safety and blessings. The artist’s lantern is designed to provide good feng shui with images from Taiwan culture to bring blessings of peace, safety and prosperity to the people of Taiwan and the entire world in the year ahead.

  • Supporting Lantern - 龍騰獻瑞 Soaring Dragon Brings Auspiciousness

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    Lighting artist: Wang Yao-Jui
    Designer: Chang Wen-Yao

    The dragon is an auspicious figure, and a symbol of prosperity from the mountains to the sea.

    Moreover, the dragon represents the aspirations of humanity, the dreams of a wonderful future, and the drive to pursue an ideal.

    The lantern’s design is a modern take on this idea, with a silver wafer in the center being closely held by a dragon. The wafer is the shape of a coin with a square hole in the middle. This design represents the power of knowledge, and furthermore the good prospects for Taiwan’s technological development. The image of Mt. Jade’s sunrise on the back of the lantern represents our people’s adoration of our beautiful mountains and rivers, and the ocean.

    The dragon rises from the magnificent ocean. The pounding waves are the driving force behind Taiwan’s advancement, and it reflects the vibrant city of Kaohsiung. Let our firm beliefs and confidence lead us always to keep exploring. This lantern links symbols of Taiwan to our imagination and our hopes for the future.

  • 藝湛人燈區 Taiwan Craftspeople Lantern Area

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    Lighting artist: Chuang Hsien-yu, Chuang Ming-Hsien, Wang Yao-Hsing / The Mo Artistic Environment Team

    Taiwan's traditional crafts and cultural skills, honed over many generations, are at the center of this lantern’s design. Local craftsmanship and innovative imaging are combined with traditional lighting arts. Inspired by both tradition and innovation, lighting and graphic artists have collaborated to create a fresh feeling.

    Main lantern - The achievement of art through the generationsThe main lantern draws upon the beauty of industrial arts and their generation. It highlights the strength of items such as screws, nuts and bolts. At another level, the design highlights the theme of how we are all connected and depend upon each other.
    One of the famous elements of industrial art in Kaohsiung consists of screws made in Gangshan. The creators use the techniques of metal art to show the beauty of screws. These are even used in interactive ways. The Tourism Bureau’s mascot, “Oh Bear,” is present to lift spirits and honor professionals in the industrial arts.
    Wooden wheels represent one of Kaohsiung’s master woodcarvers, Teacher Yeh. Bamboo sieves are a special industrial art in Gangshan. Also on hand are Hakka oil-paper umbrellas with flower designs and geometric shapes that represent the three mountains of Kaohsiung. LED and metal arts supplement the creations. Nearby is an interactive shadow play. The wheels are like suns shining over the land of Taiwan and the entire world.    Entrance Lantern Group – the Success of the CraftspeopleTraditional painting on buildings and other types of architecture is one of the arts found in Taiwan. Temples and houses frequently are adorned by such paintings. The design of this lantern represents the gate of a traditional temple, inviting everyone to enter. Visitors can take photos of themselves in front of the gate and with a traditional Kaohsiung local artist, Mr. SuJiaxian. The lantern highlights a fusion between painter and lantern artist, together creating a beautiful work of art.Little Boy and the KilnThe Qijin and Sanhe kilns in Kaohsiung’s Dashu District have become global brands. Among their products are red brick classical grills for windows. In this lantern, the apprentice is focused on guarding the kiln fire. The goldfish seems to be in a trial of fire, and looks as if it is swimming out of the porcelain. This highlights the concept of ““aspiration and hard work to learn art.””Hand Fighting between PuppetsPuppet shows became very popular forms of public entertainment in Taiwan in the 1950s. They expressed the touching passion and traditional culture of southern Taiwan. Over time, puppet shows moved from the stage to films such as ““Yunzhou Great Hero Shi Yanwen.”” Over the years, these performances have become an important part of Taiwan’s traditional culture, and they are dear to the heart of many people. The lantern also highlights the transition of puppet shows from the old to the new, allowing people of all ages to feel the warmth and charm of this traditional skill.Happy BambooBamboo weaving was a necessary part of daily life in old Taiwan. It was used in clothing, housing and food storage. A traditional handmade bamboo shop is still in operation on Kaohsiung’s Wufu 4th Road. Skills of masters have been handed down for generations to the present day. Weaving bamboo by hand remains a traditional craft in Kaohsiung.Beautiful Edge of LightKaohsiung’s ““Guo Chang-Xi Weapons Art Gallery”” is currently the only cultural and educational museum in Taiwan that presents a history of swords and related items. It provides an interactive platform for inheriting traditions. The exhibits show traditional skills such as those of blacksmiths, as well as weapons from the “Songjiang team” of Neimen.Shadow ChiselWood carving is a traditional craft that is rather distinct from carpentry. Working with the wood, it takes much skill to transform the original material into a work of art. This lantern’s design uses various means to highlight the beauty of wood carving.Auspicious FortuneThe Chinese word for “gourd” sounds auspicious, as it is similar to words that can mean “flowing,” which leads to good things such as prosperity. Also, gourds contain many seeds, symbolizing the bounty of many offspring. They are beautiful as well. Decorating and carving gourds is a popular activity in Taiwan. This lantern’s design communicates the idea of ““five blessings come to the door.”” It highlights the skill and beauty of this artform.The Use of Screws to Create ArtKaohsiung’s Gangshan district is the world’s second-largest screw exporter, and it is known as the “kingdom of screws.” Many people make special trips to see Taiwan’s screw installation art. In this design, screws and nuts create an animated robot. This symbolizes the union of industrial art and technology, and the combination of metal art with the lantern tradition.Bright and Colorful UmbrellasOil-paper umbrellas are the most famous handicraft of Meinong. The multiple characters on the umbrella symbolize prosperity. These umbrellas were frequently used as a dowry when daughters were married.Yellow Butterfly, a little girl with a blue blouse, is a feature of Meinong. She’s joined by a little tiger and a turtle. A frog has jumped on the top of the umbrella and is singing and dancing with the yellow butterflies.Curving Light and ShadowShadow play is a unique tradition in Kaohsiung, and an intangible cultural asset. The shadow play stage is built with ox carts. Everyone is invited to experience the times beginning in the 1940s when shadow plays were very popular in Taiwan. Musical instruments, such as gongs and drums, are a critical part of this artform, and help the audience feel the beauty of this ancient light and shadow art.Hundreds of CraftsmenOn this lantern, lines form large and small waves on the surfaces of small umbrellas. Images of lotus and red fish of summer are also present. Bamboo stretches to the sky, creating a shadow play of bamboo and gourds.

  • 自由風燈區 Winds of Freedom Lantern Area

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    Lighting artist: Chinese Artistic Lantern Society

    Using traditional lighting arts, this lantern tells Kaohsiung’s story, from its simple origins to the high-tech city of today. It highlights the heroism and enthusiasm of Kaohsiung’s people. Music is added, creating an even happier atmosphere.

    Main lantern- Takao Time TravelerThis lantern is based on the concept of ““A Time Traveler Views Kaohsiung.” With our ““space-time tour guide”” by our side, we travel back to witness the past glories of Kaohsiung, as well as its modern technological and cultural achievements. Together, we follow the footprints through time and space.Makatao Designed on the idea of ““The Origins of Kaohsiung,”” this lantern takes us back to the early 16th century, when the main residents of Kaohsiung were the Pingpu or ““Makatao”” people. They called this area ““Takau,”” meaning ““bamboo forest.”” To the Han Chinese living in the area, who spoke the Hokkien dialect, this sounded like “beating the dog” in their language. It is said that this is how the characters for the latter became an early name for Kaohsiung. Through artistic lights and shadows, this colorful history comes to life, and communicates the life and culture of Kaohsiung’s early indigenous residents.Qishan Another part of the glorious past was when Kaoshiung was known as the “banana kingdom.” Jiufen may have been famous for gold, but golden bananas where Kaohsiung’s version of this. Travel through time and literature to explore Kaohsiung Qishan and the banana kingdom era together.Fengshan A Chinese idiom translates as “When you drink water, think of the source.” It means “don’t just be happy with what you have, be grateful for the source of what made it possible.” The lantern draws on this concept and the classic legend of ““Cao Gongzhen Fighting the Dragon Mother”” and the ““Fengyi Academy.”” Such legends and training centers sculpted the glory days of Fengshan. Walking through this area, one can experience history and better understand the peoples and cultures that created today’s Kaohsiung.Okayama 岡山This area’s theme is ““The Cradle of the Air Force.”” It draws upon this history, including the Air Force Officer School, the Air Force Aviation Technical School, and the Aviation Education Exhibition Hall. Taking visitors from beacon fires that lit the way, to famous air battles, past tales of Okayama the intertwined with the present, bringing everything to life.QiaotouWith ““Memories of Picking Up Tastes”” as its theme, this lantern area honors the place where Taiwan's first modern sugar factory was built, where Zhan Mo wrote history, and where the ““Shuiliuzhuang Culture”” fought for healthy drinking water. The legends of the Three Mountain Kings and other parts of this era are highlighted in lights and shadows.Zuoying Following the theme of ““Seeing the City,”” these lanterns focus on the Kaohsiung district of Zuoying, which is famous for having Taiwan’s highest concentration of temples. The lanterns highlight temple culture and the ingenuity of prayer corridors, including folk tales and theological narratives.Neiman內門These lanterns celebrate the ““Hometown of the Banquet Chef.”” The flavors and fragrances of a traditional banquet evoke many happy memories for the people of Kaohsiung. Such banquets were often held outdoors when they were children. This “dingzhao” approach of setting up banquets along a street is a unique and unforgettable part of Taiwanese culture.MeinongTaking the ““Hakka Peach Blossom Garden”” as its theme, this area highlights Kaohsiung’s Meinong district and the concept of “under the Moonlit Mountain.” It incorporates many charming elements of Hakka life and culture, including etiquette, cuisine, craftsmanship and education.Liugui The theme of this area is ““The Travels of Six Playing Turtles.”” This is a tale that describes how six giant rocks in the Yanong River that resembled tortoises were turned into fierce creatures. The lanterns also highlight a gentler part of the Liugiu area, its famous Borai Hot Spring area.Hamasen Taking four major elements of Kaohsiung - mountain, port, town, and railway - as its theme, this area highlights Kaohsiung’s first planned neighborhood, from which modern Kaohsiung emerged. The lanterns tell the tales of this charming history.Dashu The theme of the Dashu area is ““Pineapple Playground.”” It tells the tale of how a small-scale pineapple farmer built a pineapple processing factory. A businessman from Taipei, Yeh Jin-tu, who also founded the Taifang Chamber of Commerce, created a pineapple canning industry that ushered in a golden era of prosperity for the Dashu area.Kaohsiung Railway Station With ““Kaohsiung’s Central Axis”” as its theme, this area highlights how the Kaohsiung Train Station has been at the core of Kaohsiung's traffic pulse and a witness to history and many stories over time. It has gone through many stages, including urban renewal, aging, transformation and then prosperity. Reading through the pages of its history, one can relive many golden times and splendid events.Cijin This area has the theme of ““Sea Gems.““ It tells the tales of the Qijin area, one of the three old towns tied to the era of Qinggu Salt. The lanterns bring back to life tales of seafarers, and the maritime culture of Kaohsiung’s people throughout their history.Integrity Lantern This lantern is based on a well-known movie called ““Ghost Squad.”” The film’s protagonist uses a vacuum cleaner of sorts to catch ghosts. As we are entering the Year of the Tiger, the lantern takes this idea and uses it to highlight the themes of clean government, transparency and removing corruption.

  • 生態圈燈區 Ecosphere Light Lantern Area

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    Lighting artist: Lan Yong-QI

    Taiwan has created many wetland areas that create eco-corridors from north to south, like emeralds shining brightly. Graphic and lighting artists worked together to create designs that celebrate this concept and a childlike feeling of fun.

    Main lantern - League of LegendsThe ““League of Legends”” main lantern includes common urban clothing in Taiwan, such as a white T-shirt. The lantern is both humorous and majestic, with a Taiwan Ironman incarnated as the protagonist ““Tiger Warrior”” for the 2022 Year of the Tiger. Kaohsiung's local ecology transforms into ““companions of the brave.”” They invite all of the country’s adventurous warriors to go to the ““land of mountains and seas,”” inviting our people to achieve a great “heroic dream.”Entrance Image Lighting Group-Mountain and Sea Grand ViewHighlighting ““traveling and viewing,”” this area creates an adventurous entrance into an ecological kingdom, and a corridor through time and space. The real world is replaced by a face, as in the well-known fantasy adventure movie ““Savage Game.”” We must break through many difficulties and start each wonderful fantasy journey toward the Land of Mountains and Seas.Forest Guardian StoryThe Duona people of Maolin, Kaohsiung have a rich and fascinating culture, including their architecture, sculpture, art, and legends. Rocks are stacked and topped with powerful items, such as remains of temples. Giant elf masks are hung high for protection. This is also home to the Taiwan's endemic species known as the ““Hundred-step Snake.””Tiger Iron ManThe lantern features a ““Bengal Tiger: Tiger Iron Man.”” He holds a heavy hammer and is stepping on golden forging material. He pours water from a lotus pond, and with the sparks flying the hammer hits and forges a sharp blade shaped like Kaohsiung's landmark 85 Sky Tower. The ““Ten Major Construction Projects”” of the 1970s saw a great deal of investment into heavy industry and chemicals, and much of this investment was centered on Kaohsiung. This lantern draws on this history to present the tiger as an animal of action and creation, combined with an image of Kaohsiung. Kaohsiung was thus a major driver of Taiwan’s economic miracle, and this lantern pays homage to those who helped build Taiwan’s strong foundation.A Strange New PlaceTaiwan produces a wide variety of fruits all year round, and is known as the ““Kingdom of Fruits.”” This lantern combines Kaohsiung and Taiwan's rich natural ecology with the fanciful nomadic stage that is the home of the circus. The lights and activities create a fun fruit kingdom and ecological paradise in which young and old can exercise their imaginations.The LabyrinthThe music wizard ““Shi Hu”” uses flexible fingering on the fret to play with two endemic Taiwanese animals, the Taiwan Blue Magpie and the Emerald Tree Frog.““ They join together with other colorful musicians of the forest, including the Taiwan Barbet. ””Forest ecology is unique and harmonious.”” May our people walk together in harmony to build a melody in concert with nature.Fantasy Moon WorldMoon World, famous for its mudstone geological terrain, was highlighted in 2014 by CNN. Overlooking the majestic lunar geological landscape, combined with the animal ecology of Kaohsiung and Taiwan, you can feel the magic of the moon world.The Treasure of AtlantisIn Greek mythology, Atlantis sank into the ocean more than 10,000 years ago. It’s a tale of a mysterious civilization. Countless adventurers have searched for hidden traces of this land. The image of a delightful submarine is a tribute to the song ““Yellow Submarine”” by the famous rock group The Beatles. The driver of the ““Taiwan Macaque”” is accompanied by a variety of animals, such as turtles, groupers and pufferfish, all searching for traces of secret treasures.Black Faced Angel's CastleKaohsiung has four major natural ecosystems - mountains, the sea, rivers and ports. Twenty-one wetlands, including three national-level wetlands, combine to form the West Kaohsiung Wetland Corridor. As part of the wonderful migratory bird season at the Yong'an and Jiazhai wetlands, over 1,000 Black-faced Spoonbills arrive here from across the seas, with some spending the winter. This is truly a unique ecological paradise.Brave Seafood BoothKaohsiung's marine areas contain several types of fisheries, including pelagic, offshore, coastal, and aquaculture. The city also has large industries focused on frozen aquatic products, another part of this unique fisheries center in Taiwan. The markets of the city are loud and bustling. One offering is food served with draft Taiwan Beer. You are invited to drop by, have a meal, and recharge your batteries before embarking on your next adventure.JOKER GameThe king of conservation wildlife, the Pygmy Hippo Yuanbao at the Shoushan Zoo, is the main image of this lantern. He is reimagined as a bird of prey in an entertaining story of fantasy, vision and amusing interactions.Stone Tiger DefenseThe Taiwanese Leopard Cat is the last surviving species of wild cat on Taiwan. This endangered animal is portrayed on this lantern to highlight the need for conservation and habitat protection. The people of Taiwan are called upon to work together to ensure the continued survival of species such as the Leopard Cat, aided by the Tiger Lord.Bears in the Air, Dagang SingsThe event known as Dagang Singing is the largest independent music event in southern Taiwan. It is named after a Kaohsiung district, and the seaside town’s people sing with unbridled passion. Since its origins in 2006, thousands of musicians from a diversity of genres have joined in the activity. In this lantern, animals are transformed into rock musicians. They are accompanied by music, the sea breeze, and the enthusiasm of southern Taiwan. All are welcomed to experience the south’s most vigorous music festival.Black Bear Mountain RangerThe vast fantasy realm of the country of adventure is guarded by the endemic Taiwanese animal called the Formosan Black Bear. It lives deep in the mountains, and serves as the patron saint of the mountain gods. He walks in the shadows, step by step, patrolling his land. But he also sends the warmest light to adventurers lost in the mountain forest.Bright Deer FeatherThis lantern combines the “iron and steel city” of Kaohsiung with Taiwan’s endemic Formosan Sika Deer. It uses a variety of metal-working techniques. The metal is imaginatively shaped into a variety of animals, creating new expectations for the lantern-making art.The White Tiger TrainBased on the well-known Hayao Miyazaki animation film ““My Neighbor Totoro,”” this lantern’s theme is ““My Neighbor Totoro’s Bus.”” It appears after nightfall, combined with the star animal known as the ““Bengali White Tiger”” of the Shoushan Zoo, as well as the unique experience of the ““Garden Train.””

  • 同樂匯燈區 Shared Happiness Lantern Area

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    Taiwan is a land created by the integration of many peoples, which has enriched life here, as have the beauty of the mountains, forests and fields. In addition, we’ve invited friends from around the world to exhibit their works here. This symbolizes the beauty of international exchange and friendship.

    Yinhsiung ParadiseWANG,YU-REN
    The design of the Yinhsiung Paradise lantern is based on the shape of Kaohsiung's iconic 85 Sky Tower. The lantern integrates this design with elements of Kaohsiung's pop music culture, merging the Sky Tower and an electric guitar into one. Other charming touches include a purple butterfly and a flower of the Kapok Tree. The interaction of several elements creates a light sculpture that all are welcomed to enjoy.    A Hakka Merry-Go-RoundSU,PO-KUANGThe Bu-Ma Dance is a festive custom passed down by the Hakka people for generations. In this lantern, the dance is combined with a merry-go-round, and the lantern’s top is formed by a traditional Hakka oil-paper umbrella, famous in the Meinong area. Umbrellas and plum blossom fairies are used as decorations throughout the lantern, creating a fun celebration of Hakka culture.Tribal Sky WheelWU,YU-XUN
    This lantern is inspired by the Ferris wheel, which is then decorated with many elements of Taiwan’s indigenous groups, as well as images of the mountains and sea. Also included in the design is an auspicious “Kalakarana” figure, which is thought to bring good fortune. The lantern is designed to honor and celebrate Taiwan’s aboriginal communities.    New Residents of TaiwanYE,TAI-YING
    New residents from many places have come to live with us in Taiwan. This lantern, in the shape of an aircraft at an amusement park, is designed to welcome them as they become part of our society, learning new things and making new friends. Chinese characters that mean both “Hello” and “Welcome” help further the lantern’s welcoming theme.    Kaohsiung Dragon BoatLIANG,KUN-DE
    Annual dragon boat racing is a popular activity and festival in our country. This lantern combines dragon boats with pirate ships, similar to those found in amusement parks. Also integrated into the design is Kaohsiung’s Dagang Bridge. Taiwan’s ambassador of tourism, Oh Bear, is joined by Kaohsiung’s tourism mascot, Tall Bear, on the lantern. They join hands together to celebrate and raise everyone’s spirits as they invite the public to have fun together in the ““Shared Happiness”” lantern area.    Kung Fu CupsLIANG,KUN-DE
    In this lantern, tea is used as a representation of Fujian-style culture. Incorporating the turning cups found in amusement park with jumping elements that reflect the movements of kung fu, this is a dynamic lantern that adds to the fun atmosphere of the festival.    WOW! Charming and Cool NagoyaOne of the three major cities in Japan, Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture has a long history and rich charm. Nagoya Castle is loved at home and abroad, and was selected as one of Japan's top-100 castles. In addition to many sightseeing spots, the food of Nagoya is unforgettable as well! It’s so special it has its own name – “Aichi Prefecture Food”! Please take your time as you appreciate and savor the light of this lantern representing the amazing city of Nagoya, which combines sightseeing spots with gourmet food.Hokkaido. Welcome to SapporoHokkaido lies at Japan’s northernmost tip. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, and its local economic, cultural and administrative center. The famous Sapporo night view and Odori Park, which is full of natural beauty, are attractions not to be missed. The YOSAKOI Solang season held in Odori Park in the early summer of each year is especially loved by everyone. People can watch the dance performances up close, and they can also join in the dance. Solang is an ancient art of coastal Hokkaido. Practitioners bend down to sing ballads and dance to the songs, like a fisherman catching herring. Thus, Solange is very lively and entertaining!
    On the outskirts of the city, one can find the well-known Jozankei Hot Spring. In winter, you can enjoy a warm bath in the icy northland while admiring the cute mascot known as Kappa. In addition to beautiful scenic spots, Hokkaido also has many delicacies, such as fragrant ramen with cheese and Sapporo beer. We welcome you to visit Hokkaido. Soak in the spas, enjoy the snow, and enjoy delicious food!    Peace of mind! Aomori PrefectureAomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefecture in Honshu, Japan, and its apple production ranks first in the country at about 500,000 tons per year. Of these, about 20,000 tons are exported, and Taiwan accounts for about 95% of the exports. Aomori apples are large in size, rich in color, and excellent in taste. They are prized as gifts during Taiwanese festivals, and are rated very highly in Taiwan.
    The prefecture’s famous natural landscapes include the Oirase Stream, Hirosaki Park (in particular for viewing cherry blossoms), the world heritage Shrakami Mountains, Lake Towada’s maple leaves and the icy trees of Hakkoda Mountain.Aomori Prefecture has many unique festivals, including the ““Giant Nebuta Lantern”” parade held in August. This is the most famous festival, and one of the ““Three Tohoku Festivals.””
    We welcome you to fly to Aomori Prefecture aboard EVA Air. We are waiting to see you in Aomori.    Hometown of Washi (Japanese paper): Mino City, Gifu PrefectureMino City, Japan is located in the Nakano area of Gifu Prefecture. It’s home to the clear Nagara River, lush mountains and fresh forests. The local residents preserve their traditions, coexist and prosper with nature, and are part of the long history of Washi paper in Mino. This history extends back more than 1,000 years.
    Washi is made from the plant fiber of the Mulberry tree. The fiber is stronger and more durable than the ““Western paper”” used today. The oldest Japanese washi paper in existence is about 1,300 years old.In 2014, the highest quality Honmino paper and its handmade methods were recognized by UNESCO as being an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
    Every October in the Uken Edo Architectural Historic District in the center of Mino City, the Mino Washi Lighting Art Exhibition is held.
    Spring cherry blossoms in Kokura Park, summer fishing in the Nagara River, autumn maples at the Oyada Shrine, and winter snow in Mino City are all must-see scenic spots.    See you in Shikoku, Kagawa Prefecture ““Setouchi International Art Festival 2022””
    Kagawa Prefecture is located in Shikoku, Japan. China Airlines operates regular flights between Taipei and Takamatsu.
    Sanuki Udon, a famous food in Kagawa Prefecture that’s also very popular in Taiwan, is often referred to as ““Udon Noodles.”” One of the town’s most popular attractions is the Greek Windmill in Shodoshima Olive Park. Parts of the film ““Witch's Delivery Service”” were filmed here, and visitors can rent a magic broom for free with which they can take interesting photos.In addition, the artwork called ““Liminal Air -core-”” is a landmark at Takamatsu Port, while the red and white ferry ““Meon”” travels between Takamatsu Port, Megi Island and Ogi Island.
    This year, the Setouchi International Art Festival 2022 will be held in the spring, summer and autumn. Expected to be held on 12 islands and 2 ports in the Seto Inland Sea, travelers can enjoy a variety of contemporary art. Please come and experience Japan like you’ve never seen it before.    Explore stunning views! Yamaguchi PrefectureYamaguchi Prefecture is the hometown of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and the prefecture is famous for producing more Japanese prime ministers than anywhere else in Japan.It’s also famous for its puffer fish dishes and sake, such as the famous local sake called Dassai. The prefecture offers a superb view of Kadojima Bridge. This area is famous for its limestone terrain, and the stalactite cave called Akiyoshidai is very popular. The Motonosumi Shrine, with its vermilion torii tunnel next to the coast, has been rated as one of the ““31 Most Beautiful Scenes in Japan”” by CNN. It’s one of the most popular attractions in Japan. If you have the chance, please visit us in person!Goldfish lanterns are a characteristic handicraft of Yanii in the southeastern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture. Preserved is a 200-year-old street from the Edo era called ““Yanii White Wall Street.”” It’s decorated with goldfish lanterns, and offers a lovely and elegant atmosphere.The Land of Bonding: Shimane, JapanHi, I'm the Shimane Prefecture Tourism Mascot, ““Shimane Cat.””
    Shimane Prefecture is located in western Japan and faces the Sea of Japan. It has delicious food from both the mountains and sea! Shimane is called “the place of bonding,” as legend has it that once a year all of the gods of Japan gather here. My hat and scarf have something to do with it! If you look carefully, it is the element you saw in the shrine of the bond. Another nice place is Yushi Garden, where you can see beautiful peony flowers all year round, and the Matsue Flower and Bird Garden, where you can see both flowers and birds. In addition, I actually have a few small ideas related to Taiwan hidden in my villa, under ““Category Tram Shimane Cat No. 2.”” Please come to Shimane to find out.
    Last but not least, don't forget to check Shimane Prefecture's Facebook page ““The Land of Bonding - Shimane!””    Qingliu Gugo Shikoku Kochi PrefectureKochi Prefecture, located in the southern part of Japan's Shikoku region, is part of a beautiful and rich natural environment. The ever-changing coastline under the bright sunlight is formed by the power of the Kuroshio current. We are also home to the Shimanto River and emerald green mountains, all representative of the natural beauty of Japan.
    Kochi Prefecture's mascot, Kuroshio-kun, rides a whale in the majestic and vast Pacific Ocean. The character’s image comes from the Kuroshio current flowing from Taiwan to the coast of Kochi. Although it is often mistaken for a whale or a tadpole, it is definitely the ““Kuroshio”” of the ocean current, so make no mistake!
    Kochi Castle is one of the most famous Japanese castles on Nankaido. It was built in the early 17th century. We are the only ancient city in Japan that still retains the castle tower and the main hall of Honmaru. The cherry blossoms around Kochi Castle are at their peak from late March to early April. Visitors can enjoy the blossoms with the majestic Kochi Castle in the background.
    Be sure to visit Kochi Prefecture, which is known for its treasure trove of very delicious ingredients!    Carnival culture display and National Museum of Saint KittsThe National Museum of Saint Kitts, better known as the Old Treasury Building, built in 1894, is located on Basseterre Bay front and now serves as a heritage site.
    Cultural carnival depictions represent our Masquerade, Bulls, Clowns and Moko-jumbies. They are a living tradition of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis, especially during carnival, and are displayed in their eye-catching and unique costumes.
    + Masquerade: Participants dress in costumes decorated with mirrors and ribbons while wearing tall peacock-feathered headdresses and masks.
    + Bulls: Dressed in red with a bull headdress, the bull charges through the crowded scaring on lookers and stops to dance with unsuspecting visitors.
    + Clowns: Troupe (Participants) dress in floppy and colorful costumes with jingling tiny bells, carry leather whips and cover their faces with masks to hide their identities which represent the Europeans.
    + Moko-Jumbie:Dressed in long colorful gowns, they dance on six to eight-foot stilts to the delight of everyone along the parade route, symbolizing the connection between the living and the ancestors.    Belize Blue Hole sceneryBelize is an important friend of Taiwan in Central America. In 2022, Belize and the Republic of China will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic relations. Over the years, the two sides have had close interactions in areas such as economics, trade, tourism and culture.
    Belize offers a diversity of cultures and ecosystems. It not only has the second largest barrier reef group in the world, as well as pristine and unspoiled forests, but also a special style that brings together the Caribbean, Mayan, Chinese and Western civilizations. It’s a wonderful place to visit.
    This lantern is based on the famous scenic spot, ““The Great Blue Hole,”” which is listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site. Belize is typified by a harmonious interaction with nature, including the sun, beach, coconut trees and lounge chairs. This reflects the tropical style of Belize, allowing everyone to feel the local people's ““go slow”” approach to life.

  • 未來遊燈區 Future Travels Lantern Area

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    Lighting artist: IF Plus Co., Ltd.

    Taiwan's technology industry continues to flourish. One new shining light is the entrepreneurship workspace provider called DAKUO (Digital Art Kaohsiung United Office). From multimedia creations to augmented reality and “digital twins” technologies, new and virtual models of reality are shifting and emerging. Here, digital games and interactive technologies are combined with traditional lantern arts.

    Meta KaohsiungAs technology advances in Taiwan, Kaohsiung has evolved into a smart city of digital technology. In view of the growing excitement of digital life, what would Meta Kaohsiung be like in your mind? At the center of the light installation is a “cosmic cube” comprising “tetrominoes.” It symbolizes the core of the “geek universe.” The installation is surrounded by Kaohsiung’s marine imagery and distinctive landmarks. The real-time display of the interactive contents of “leaving your meta-messages” on the façade of the 85 Sky Tower vividly conveys the image of Kaohsiung as a technology capital. Combining traditional lanterns with interactive multimedia, this installation radiates a cross-disciplinary aura and a great deal of innovative energy.Digital PulsesThe future of high-tech industries is intimately bound up with the Metaverse. Nonetheless, amid new technical exploration and invention, circuit boards and electronic components of all stripes not only remain indispensable, but are even valued as “makers’ magic artifacts” by geeks. These objects are enlarged and represented in the form of a light installation near the entrance of the lantern area as the first stop to the “geek universe,” as well as providing an emblem of geek culture promotion in Kaohsiung.Amplitude of Light“Star Wars,” a classic sci-fi franchise, has become a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. For instance, “lightsabers” are not only the “weapons” that geeks jostle for, but also an indicator for the endless possibilities of the entertainment industry. This light installation features a hallway comprising crossed lightsabers, which is strongly reminiscent of the well-known face-to-face confrontations in the movie series. At the entrance of the corridor is an interactive sensor pedestal. When the visitors reach with their hands for the sensing area, they will awaken the Force and activate programmed audiovisual effects.Dream of MusicNo cultural force is as powerful as music. It’s an art form accessible to everyone. Officially inaugurated in 2021, the Kaohsiung Music Center marks the dawn of a new era for the music industry in southern Taiwan. This lantern is modeled on a DJ turntable and drum machine. Visitors can interact with the drum machine on the stage, thereby producing various rhythmic sounds and lighting effects. The co-created tempos are as cool as they are dazzling, and will spark everyone’s fertile imagination.Emoji PartyWith the advancement of the Internet, we often send messages to friends and relatives through social media. In addition to text messages, our tones and feelings may find expression in emojis. The combination of five emojis can even serve as an avatar ID in the Metaverse. This light installation takes the form of emojis in frequent use, which also represents geeks’ ID on the Internet. The installation will give visitors a few surprises when they photograph it with an IG Filter.Source of emojis: Twitter CC-BY-4.0Hyper-sensory SpaceFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that he will spare no effort to build a Metaverse, which has helped makes virtual reality (VR) and the Metaverse popular topics. This light installation is a traditional lantern in the shape of a geek wearing a head-mounted display, while revealing part of the internal structure to introduce traditional lantern crafts to viewers. It also employs images to present “Metaverse: Hyper-sensory Space,” a mesmerizing blend of Kaohsiung’s tourist attractions and the visual techniques of digital technology, aiming to unveil daily Kaohsiung in the digital Metaverse. When visitors enter, they step into a digital realm which offers them an immersive virtual experience.The Optical PhantomWith the advent of the Metaverse, 3D scanning has become an important technology to help bring the real into the virtual. This installation simulates the scanning process via interaction and audiovisual effects. When visitors step onto the central pedestal, a light beam will move as programmed, showing the scanning process together with the “clicking” sound and flashing light. This indicates that the visitor’s figures have been recorded. Then the visitor’s appearance will be displayed on the screen with pixelated effects.Entering the Virtual WorldIn the future, people will be able to log into the Metaverse with their respective avatars, and these will express their personalities. This lantern takes the form of an infinite tunnel in coordination with lighting effects and interactive experiences, thereby creating an ambience reminiscent of the entrance to the virtual world. When the visitors approach the entrance, the screen inside the tunnel will capture the visitor’s figures and display them as their avatars with pixelated visual effect. The visitors can wave their hands to themselves over the display, which embodies the concept of real-virtual co-existence.Dimensional BreakFor novelty-oriented geeks in a maker spirit, a 3D printer is an essential tool in amid their creative paraphernalia. This light installation is designed in the shape of a 3D printer which comprises two parts. At the top is an LED screen showing a 3D-printed animation that features “The Year of the Tiger” and Kaohsiung’s famous attraction “The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas.” By dint of autostereoscopy, this installation allows viewers to see lifelike 3D images from a specific angle. The lower part is a translucent showcase which will be lit up at the coda of the animation, bringing viewers a diverse visual delight.

  • Entrance lantern area 花蝶花舞 - a dance of flowers and butterflies

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    Lighting artist: Huang Wen-Chian

    In the flower and butterfly dancing area, many beautiful flowers bloom, attracting beautiful butterflies as well as peacocks. The peacocks happily walk among the flowers, opening the show with auspicious blessings and wishes to everyone for a Happy New Year.

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  • 共生 <small>The Symbiosis</small>
    共生 The Symbiosis

    The Amis, Taiwan/陳勇昌Kaling Diway

  • 南島之眼 <small>Ｍata of Austronesia</small>
    南島之眼 Ｍata of Austronesia

    The Rukai, Taiwan/安聖惠（峨冷．魯魯安）Eleng Luluan

  • 南島的風很香 <small>Fragrant Wind from Austronesia</small>
    南島的風很香 Fragrant Wind from Austronesia

    The Paiwan, Taiwan/伊誕．巴瓦瓦隆Etan Pavavalung

  • 祈禱小米豐收歌 <small>Pasibutbut</small>
    祈禱小米豐收歌 Pasibutbut

    The Bunun, Taiwan/李文廣(海舒兒)/Hai-Shu-Er

  • 族光再現 <small>Reemergence of the Tribal Light</small>
    族光再現 Reemergence of the Tribal Light

    The Puyuma, Taiwan/米類．瑪法琉 Milay Mavaliw

  • 女人的田 <small>The Field of Women</small>
    女人的田 The Field of Women

    The Cau Kanakanavu, Taiwan/誽鄔．昂艿．卡阿妃雅誽sua..nganai maku,’.ia,Nau.Angai.Kaaviana

  • 山豬溫泉 <small>Hot Spring for the Boars</small>
    山豬溫泉 Hot Spring for the Boars

    The Paiwan, Taiwan/巴豪嵐．吉嵐 Chi Lan Pahao Lan

  • 浮光獵影 <small>Chasing Light and Shadow</small>
    浮光獵影 Chasing Light and Shadow

    The Amis, Taiwan/魯碧．司瓦那Ruby Swana

  • 停駐的地方 <small>Kahaceraan</small>
    停駐的地方 Kahaceraan

    The Amis, Taiwan/達鳳．旮赫地Tafong Ka'ti

  • 弧零：月食 <small>Arc Zero: Eclipse</small>
    弧零：月食 Arc Zero: Eclipse

    Australia/James Tapscott

  • 湖映森光 <small>Fantasy Lake</small>
    湖映森光 Fantasy Lake

    Taiwan/車克謙/光創演繹

  • 植光・花 <small>Lighting Flowers</small>
    植光・花 Lighting Flowers

    Taiwan/蔡宜婷/沃手工作

  • 奇蘑．幻境 <small>Weird mushroom．Fantasy zone</small>
    奇蘑．幻境 Weird mushroom．Fantasy zone

    Taiwan/莎米亞東/東騰凌躍

  • 生命線 <small>Flow of Life</small>
    生命線 Flow of Life

    蔡昕默x浩汎

  • 高壓電 <small>High Voltage</small>
    高壓電 High Voltage

    謝佑承 X 王中原

  • 映象寫真館 <small>Kaohsiung Imagery</small>
    映象寫真館 Kaohsiung Imagery

    許英光

  • 異站 <small>Stop</small>
    異站 Stop

    廖音喬/接上他的腿有限公司

  • 源 宇宙 <small>Orbital</small>
    源 宇宙 Orbital

    蔡珮玲

  • 乘風光 <small>Come and see</small>
    乘風光 Come and see

    柯青每

  • 飄飄藍 <small>Floating Blue</small>
    飄飄藍 Floating Blue

    Taiwan/林建榮

  • FUTURE VISION LAB <br><small>@ 2022台灣燈會</small>
    FUTURE VISION LAB
    @ 2022台灣燈會

    C-LAB科技媒體實驗平台

  • 脈動 <small>Pulse</small>
    脈動 Pulse

    Taiwan/長友大輔與詹明旎(MisoSoupDesign)

  • 共生花 <small>Symbiosis Garden</small>
    共生花 Symbiosis Garden

    Taiwan/葉海地Heidi Yip

  • 光之舞 <small>Dance of Light</small>
    光之舞 Dance of Light

    黃心健/樂飛特 X 黑川互動媒體藝術

  • 空氣人 <small>Aerial Being</small>
    空氣人 Aerial Being

    Artist/Japan/鈴木康広; Curating/嘉登會展

  • 序曲－引路使者 <small>Leading Birds</small>
    序曲－引路使者 Leading Birds

    Artist/Taiwan/盂施甫; Curating/嘉登會展

  • 源 <small>Provenance</small>
    源 Provenance

    Artist/Taiwan/禹禹藝術工作室; Curating/嘉登會展

  • 蒲公英 <small>Naked- Dandelion</small>
    蒲公英 Naked- Dandelion

    Artist/Japan/Naked Inc.; Curating/嘉登會展

  • 我那天打翻了一杯珍奶 <small>Bubble Tea Wonderland</small>
    我那天打翻了一杯珍奶 Bubble Tea Wonderland

    Artist/Taiwan/集刻互動媒體, Studio Uno; Curating/嘉登會展

  • 摩登時代 <small>Modern Era</small>
    摩登時代 Modern Era

    Artist/Taiwan/郭佩奇; Curating/嘉登會展

  • 花御洗 <small>Naked- Tsukubai</small>
    花御洗 Naked- Tsukubai

    Artist/Taiwan/Japan/松村亮太郎、Naked Inc.; Curating/嘉登會展

  • 活潑的光 <small>Vivid Light</small>
    活潑的光 Vivid Light

    Artist/Taiwan/光癮嗜豔; Curating/嘉登會展

  • 萬花筒裡的悄悄話 <small>Kaleidoscope Whispering</small>
    萬花筒裡的悄悄話 Kaleidoscope Whispering

    Artist/Taiwan/奧圖碼 x 光癮嗜艷; Curating/嘉登會展

  • 仿生機械：沉睡森林 <small>Bionic Machinery: Sleeping in Forest</small>
    仿生機械：沉睡森林 Bionic Machinery: Sleeping in Forest

    Artist/花開自然-黃淑娥

  • 菊花夜行軍 100米花廊光譜 <small>The Night March of the Chrysanthemums</small>
    菊花夜行軍 100米花廊光譜 The Night March of the Chrysanthemums

    Artist/花開自然-黃淑娥

  • 逐光山雲間-豌豆燈海迷宮 <small>Chasing Light in Pea Maze</small>
    逐光山雲間-豌豆燈海迷宮 Chasing Light in Pea Maze

    Artist/田芛設計

  • 熱氣球 <small>Hot air balloon</small>
    熱氣球 Hot air balloon

    Artist/Taiwan/飛能科技有限公司
    Curating/嘉登會展

  • 彩虹屋 <small>Rainbow Cabins</small>
    彩虹屋 Rainbow Cabins

    Artist/Taiwan/永昕媒體整合設計有限公司
    Curating/嘉登會展

  • Main Lantern - 鳳彩飛舞 <small>Blessings in the Brilliant Flight of the Phoenix</small>
    Main Lantern - 鳳彩飛舞 Blessings in the Brilliant Flight of the Phoenix

    Lighting artist: Lu Ping-Cheng
    Calligrapher: Tong Yang-tze

  • Supporting Lantern - 福虎生風 <small>“Fu Hu” – New Year Blessings from the Tiger Lord</small>
    Supporting Lantern - 福虎生風 “Fu Hu” – New Year Blessings from the Tiger Lord

    Lighting artist: Lan Yong-QI

  • Supporting Lantern - 龍騰獻瑞 <small>Soaring Dragon Brings Auspiciousness</small>
    Supporting Lantern - 龍騰獻瑞 Soaring Dragon Brings Auspiciousness

    Lighting artist: Wang Yao-Jui
    Designer: Chang Wen-Yao

  • 藝湛人燈區 <small>Taiwan Craftspeople Lantern Area</small>
    藝湛人燈區 Taiwan Craftspeople Lantern Area

    Lighting artist: Chuang Hsien-yu, Chuang Ming-Hsien, Wang Yao-Hsing / The Mo Artistic Environment Team

  • 自由風燈區 <small>Winds of Freedom Lantern Area</small>
    自由風燈區 Winds of Freedom Lantern Area

    Lighting artist: Chinese Artistic Lantern Society

  • 生態圈燈區 <small>Ecosphere Light Lantern Area</small>
    生態圈燈區 Ecosphere Light Lantern Area

    Lighting artist: Lan Yong-QI

  • 同樂匯燈區 <small>Shared Happiness Lantern Area</small>
    同樂匯燈區 Shared Happiness Lantern Area
  • 未來遊燈區 <small>Future Travels Lantern Area</small>
    未來遊燈區 Future Travels Lantern Area

    Lighting artist: IF Plus Co., Ltd.

  • Entrance lantern area 花蝶花舞 <small>- a dance of flowers and butterflies</small>
    Entrance lantern area 花蝶花舞 - a dance of flowers and butterflies

    Lighting artist: Huang Wen-Chian

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